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M50 GEF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,036 mi
Last recorded51,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GEF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,784 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 31,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 31,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,841 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 28,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,835 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 28,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage fouling track control arm bolt fouling suspension arm (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective track control arm pin to McPherson strut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 28,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,058 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear of o/s sill (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 24,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,224 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)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,402 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,795 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,916 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 11,783 miles

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

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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M50 GEF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M50 GEF, 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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M50 GEF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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