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OU05 BDF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,429 mi
Last recorded129,429 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BDF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 129,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 126,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear rod arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 118,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,479 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 110,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,394 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,093 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 107,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,000 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()

Nearside Front Tyre getting worn inside.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner, both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges with slight play. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner, both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Ball joint. (2.4.G.1)

Central Front Lower Oil leak From engine. ()

Nearside Front Tyre getting worn inside.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner, both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges with slight play. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner, both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,511 miles

EML

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 91,671 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

EML

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s headlamp beam pattern just visible.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,757 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,927 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,402 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,115 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,115 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,453 miles

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

front spot cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,430 miles

plastic covers restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,685 miles

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

slight damage noticed to all road wheels

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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OU05 BDF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OU05 BDF, 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 OU05 BDF registered?

OU05 BDF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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