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L900 TAF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 TAF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside/offside low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,363 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 72,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 67,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 64,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,810 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,155 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 42,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear registration lamp lense missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,519 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2010 20,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,412 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre.

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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L900 TAF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L900 TAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L900 TAF registered?

L900 TAF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for L900 TAF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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