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NV05 HKL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,558 mi
Last recorded159,558 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 HKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 159,558 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 155,993 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 153,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 149,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 139,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear drop link

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 126,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 106,689 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear to brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight from rear diff

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight from rear diff

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear of engine and rear of car

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,414 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear of engine and rear of car

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 84,788 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 76,660 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 69,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,067 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,162 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,684 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,373 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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NV05 HKL 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 NV05 HKL, 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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NV05 HKL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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