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ML05 RXJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 RXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,105 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,070 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,215 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 72,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod end rose bush cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod end rose bush cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,583 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush bottom of hub has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,132 miles

wiper blades starting to split req replacing still clearing screen

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,131 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,294 miles

slight deformity n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads getting low

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,397 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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ML05 RXJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ML05 RXJ, 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 ML05 RXJ registered?

ML05 RXJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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