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MT54 VOF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

185,565 mi
Last recorded185,565 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VOF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 185,565 miles

Front FRONT FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TRACK RODS ENDS CORROSSION

UNDERSEALED

Pass 15 Nov 2024 181,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule renew (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RENEW (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19=RENEW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RENEW (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule renew (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

TRACK ROD ENDS CORRODED=RENEW

UNDERCOVERS+SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Nov 2023 177,580 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL=RECTIFY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CORRODED=(TRACK CONTROL ARM) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CORRODED(TRACK CONTROL ARM) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin SCORED DISCS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 169,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 5 Nov 2020 165,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 163,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 163,014 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 152,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 140,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement For most arm inboard bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 127,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement For most arm inboard bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 115,571 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 115,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom formost arm inboard bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing bottom arm outboard rose bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing bottom arm outboard rose bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,387 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,871 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,576 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 81,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,606 miles

Near side rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,678 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,443 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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MT54 VOF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MT54 VOF, 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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MT54 VOF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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