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NY05 OTC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 OTC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,067 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 68,067 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,749 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,259 miles

front brake pads worn

near side rear tyre worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,047 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,156 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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NY05 OTC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NY05 OTC, 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 NY05 OTC registered?

NY05 OTC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is NY05 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY05 OTC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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