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MH05 HRK

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,000 mi
Last recorded220,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HRK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 220,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe heaverly undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2025 219,998 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame covered in under seal

Rear suspension low

Pass 17 May 2024 218,142 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 216,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 207,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 207,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 194,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 194,828 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 184,913 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 184,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 174,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 164,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 163,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2017 163,106 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 145,247 miles

Offside Rear wishbone dry bushes & creaking noise

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 145,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wishbone dry bushes & creaking noise

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 126,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,411 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,411 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 31,629 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 25,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 18,868 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HRK is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

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

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