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NC05 MVK

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,066 mi
Last recorded106,066 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 MVK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 106,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 102,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 98,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,510 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 86,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 85,211 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))

Pass 23 May 2017 82,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 75,879 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 75,879 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 73,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 69,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,349 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 64,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 58,862 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,580 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

plastic covers over sill restricting view

Pass 15 May 2008 44,639 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 44,551 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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NC05 MVK is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NC05 MVK, 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 NC05 MVK registered?

NC05 MVK is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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