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MH05 DFP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,878 mi
Last recorded209,878 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 DFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 209,878 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 209,878 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 187,595 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 187,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 166,757 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 166,757 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s[edges] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 153,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 153,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 49,423 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 149,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,647 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner end of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 139,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner end of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 129,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,034 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 110,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 100,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,644 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,583 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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MH05 DFP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH05 DFP, 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 MH05 DFP registered?

MH05 DFP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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