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NY05 OTU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 OTU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,827 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,857 miles

advised nearside front tyre has a small tear in outer wall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 19 Jul 2021 86,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,996 miles

all over general surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2020 84,889 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower tracking arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 235/50 ZR18 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front shocks corroding

both rear drive shafts corroding

both rear shocks corroding

nearside front headlight slightly cloudy

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear differential corroding

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

underbody rear metal brake lines corroding (above rear differential)

Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,061 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 74,677 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 68,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2015 63,970 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 63,961 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 55,328 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,956 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut through to the cords not in excess of the required measurement to fail the MOT.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,709 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 OTU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

NY05 OTU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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