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M20 NFX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,165 mi
Last recorded129,165 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 NFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 129,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,198 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,433 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,992 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,992 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,838 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,159 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,159 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,256 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 76,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,937 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,830 miles

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,856 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,462 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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M20 NFX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc 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 M20 NFX, 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 M20 NFX registered?

M20 NFX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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