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LC05 VME

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VME
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 163,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 154,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 148,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,627 miles

both rear tyres wearing

front brake pads wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,377 miles

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 VME is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LC05 VME, 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 LC05 VME registered?

LC05 VME is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LC05 VME shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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