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MR04 DLB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 DLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall badly damaged/scuffed very near to cords to max limit and inner side wall cracking advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift/play camber arm bush at shocker mounting when suspension hanging down please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes in front of fuel tank corroded please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb and cover (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 84,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall badly damaged/scuffed very near to cords to max limit and inner side wall cracking advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift/play camber arm bush at shocker mounting when suspension hanging down please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes in front of fuel tank corroded please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb and cover (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded to max limit at side of fuel tank please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 76,565 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges badly worn advise renew (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded to max limit at side of fuel tank please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,259 miles

found a skipping/movement feeling in body or suspension when pulling car onto rack for retest checked front and rear suspension but know fault found advise to have vehicle fully checked ?

Fail 28 Sep 2020 72,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lift in bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut out of outer side wall very near to cords please keep checked or renew (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin please keep checked or renew (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in bush please keep checked or renew (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,355 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,505 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,964 miles

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

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,964 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,380 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 46,380 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,210 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,674 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 41,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

offside rear tyre has side wall damage.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 36,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,588 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,240 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,177 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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MR04 DLB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 MR04 DLB, 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 MR04 DLB registered?

MR04 DLB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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