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MT05 OVA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,000 mi
Last recorded47,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OVA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,000 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 46,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shining white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shining white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear hub bush dust cover deterioting

Offside Rear hub bush dust cover deterioting

Fail 19 Feb 2016 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hub bush dust cover deterioting

Offside Rear hub bush dust cover deterioting

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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MT05 OVA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT05 OVA, 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 MT05 OVA registered?

MT05 OVA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MT05 OVA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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