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OU05 RXL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,866 mi
Last recorded92,866 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 92,866 miles

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

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

plastic covers

Fail 26 Mar 2026 92,853 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

plastic covers

Pass 8 May 2025 90,702 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 90,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 89,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Park Brake Low Effort

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track rod end securing nut loose

Fail 16 May 2024 89,231 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Park Brake Low Effort

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track rod end securing nut loose

Pass 11 May 2023 85,705 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 May 2023 85,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 May 2022 82,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2022 82,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 78,998 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 78,997 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 73,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 70,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes require greasing, to slow down further brake pipe corrosion as access is difficult ,prevention better than replacement! (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure retaining clip broken , requires replacement (4.7.1 (c) (i))

engine oil just visible on dipstick !! poor maintenance

Fail 8 May 2019 70,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes require greasing, to slow down further brake pipe corrosion as access is difficult ,prevention better than replacement! (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure retaining clip broken , requires replacement (4.7.1 (c) (i))

engine oil just visible on dipstick !! poor maintenance

Pass 3 May 2018 65,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,718 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2016 57,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 54,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 54,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,849 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,439 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,437 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,308 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is balding on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,308 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is balding on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 41,801 miles

Traction control light illuminated. (hearse)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,159 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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OU05 RXL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RXL, 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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OU05 RXL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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