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LY05 LWS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,122 mi
Last recorded67,122 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 LWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,835 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,832 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 66,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 66,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,473 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 65,473 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs getting rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2014 53,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 48,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front track rod ends and tie rods corroded

front suspension component mounting bolts corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 48,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front track rod ends and tie rods corroded

front suspension component mounting bolts corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 41,552 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 41,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,172 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 36,164 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake disc inner faces pitted.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2010 30,561 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers torn

Pass 5 May 2009 25,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,366 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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LY05 LWS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY05 LWS, 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 LY05 LWS registered?

LY05 LWS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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