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OU05 JJL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,778 mi
Last recorded98,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,778 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Under engine ()

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Both hinges with some play (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Latch charcoal with some play (8.4.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Top hinge with play (6.2.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 98,778 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak Under engine ()

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Both hinges with some play (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Latch charcoal with some play (8.4.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Top hinge with play (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,415 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,415 miles

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

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

bad water leak,engine

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,326 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,944 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade broken on end.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 69,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside wiper blade broken on end.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,005 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,005 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,670 miles

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

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 JJL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

OU05 JJL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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