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LC05 VLZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,640 mi
Last recorded134,640 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VLZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 134,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 131,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all over corrosion under-Vehicle

Fail 17 May 2025 131,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all over corrosion under-Vehicle

Pass 28 May 2024 129,094 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 129,094 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure Offside securing strap broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 123,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 121,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 121,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 112,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades are split (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded over radiator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 85,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,162 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 69,847 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,983 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 7 May 2010 45,020 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 24,410 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LC05 VLZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC05 VLZ, 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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LC05 VLZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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