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MK53 JAG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

172,003 mi
Last recorded172,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 172,003 miles

Rear under the car corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 170,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Control both side control Arm's bush are worms.

Rear under the car corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 169,620 miles

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

Rear Control both side control Arm's bush are worns.

Rear under the car corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2022 167,361 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 163,421 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 163,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 152,898 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 152,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 139,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,289 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 123,928 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,288 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 117,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 97,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,281 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 68,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut but not to cords

under body covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2011 68,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut but not to cords

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2010 58,405 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 58,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 47,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 35,478 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MK53 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MK53 JAG, 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 MK53 JAG registered?

MK53 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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