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ND05 VME

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,098 mi
Last recorded172,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 VME
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 172,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 170,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 163,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 163,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s 3mm o/s 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 161,461 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

rear subframe and diff heavily corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 161,457 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear tie rods inner boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear subframe and diff heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 158,992 miles

Front brake pipes have surface rust

Front headlight lenses misting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

some brake pipes unable to view

subframes brake steering and suspension has surface rust

Fail 27 Jan 2022 158,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake pipes have surface rust

Front headlight lenses misting

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

some brake pipes unable to view

subframes brake steering and suspension has surface rust

Pass 27 Jan 2021 158,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

suspension brake and steering parts starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2021 158,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

suspension brake and steering parts starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2020 156,400 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlight lenses misting advise clean and polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner washer jet missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at clips advise protection (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake shoes almost metal to metal advise early replacement

underbody steering brakes and suspensio has surface rust

Fail 5 Feb 2020 156,400 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front headlight lenses misting advise clean and polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner washer jet missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at clips advise protection (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake shoes almost metal to metal advise early replacement

underbody steering brakes and suspensio has surface rust

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,191 miles

Front bonnet safety catch had to be de seized to open bonnet

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn n inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to age crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight washer missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes behind fuel tank starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres tread just above wear bars

engine management light on

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 8 Feb 2018 132,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded atrear of wheel arch front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside very small chip in windscreen

engine management light on

general surface corrosion on alloy and metal parts under vehicle

n/s bonnet pull cable in poor condition (frayed and stretched and detached from lever)

underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 8 Feb 2018 132,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded atrear of wheel arch front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside very small chip in windscreen

engine management light on

general surface corrosion on alloy and metal parts under vehicle

n/s bonnet pull cable in poor condition (frayed and stretched and detached from lever)

underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,874 miles

Engine light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,057 miles

Air suspension warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,429 miles

bonnet catch broken

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,924 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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ND05 VME is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 ND05 VME, 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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ND05 VME is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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