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MF05 VNH

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,347 mi
Last recorded97,347 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,347 miles

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear at bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,346 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear at bulkhead area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,842 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,085 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 83,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,698 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,542 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 36,542 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,238 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,701 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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MF05 VNH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF05 VNH, 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 MF05 VNH registered?

MF05 VNH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is MF05 VNH safe to buy?

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