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MH05 HFC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2867cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,867cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,408 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unable to fully check due to grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unable to fully check due to grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,415 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,720 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,302 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,098 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front half (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front half (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,225 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,964 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,964 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,496 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,809 miles

1 rear shocker bottom bushes

2 rear lower control arms

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,993 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)

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 HFC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,867cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MH05 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

MH05 HFC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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