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OPL 1

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPL 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,974 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt and water

Offside Rear lower arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,890 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 85,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,742 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 82,740 miles

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

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre fitted inside/outside

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 70,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,420 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,654 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 50,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,606 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,851 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

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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OPL 1 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPL 1, 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 OPL 1 registered?

OPL 1 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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