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N400 JAG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,384 mi
Last recorded112,384 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 112,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 112,379 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn pan nard rod track rod end worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both link pins (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,509 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,639 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 97,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,569 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 83,095 miles

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

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

front and rear brakes out of balance

rear tyres wearing low, surface splitting on all tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 72,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,223 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 61,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 58,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 54,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,502 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 49,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 43,954 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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N400 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N400 JAG, 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 N400 JAG registered?

N400 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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