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MJ05 VTD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VTD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,792 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,247 miles

Rear Both rear tie rod dust covers perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tracking arm bush rubber split

Offside Rear Outer tracking arm bush rubber split

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,460 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,052 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,036 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 41,071 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,237 miles

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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MJ05 VTD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige 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 MJ05 VTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 VTD registered?

MJ05 VTD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 VTD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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