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MY05 XJR

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,737 mi
Last recorded121,737 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 121,737 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of centre section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 121,634 miles

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

Nearside 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 Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of centre section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

underside, suspension and exhaust system all corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2024 119,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall badly perishing showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

underside, suspension and exhaust system all corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 118,536 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns no plate lens missing

transmission cooler pipes weeping

washers stagnant

wipers smeary

nsr+osr tyres perished/cracking close to excess

osf tyre perished/cracking close to excess

Fail 14 Aug 2023 118,536 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective ns+os no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn + heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

ns no plate lens missing

transmission cooler pipes weeping

washers stagnant

wipers smeary

nsr+osr tyres perished/cracking close to excess

osf tyre perished/cracking close to excess

Pass 14 Jun 2022 116,956 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front + rear brake discs corroded

nsr+osr tyres perished/cracking

osr tyre close to legal limit

transmission cooler pipes weeping

Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,952 miles

exhaust system corroded

front + rear brake discs corroded

gearbox cooler pipes slight sepage

ns+os headlamps faded

osf+osr tyres perished/cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2021 115,952 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr+osr (4.4.3 (a))

ns+os headlamps faded

osf+osr tyres perished/cracking

gearbox cooler pipes slight sepage

exhaust system corroded

front + rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 115,064 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 113,921 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,353 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,769 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,083 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,079 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,661 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,262 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,520 miles

Front undertray loose

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,518 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front undertray loose

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,691 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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MY05 XJR is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MY05 XJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MY05 XJR is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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