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OU05 VCY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,158 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

nearside rear metal brake pipe to flexi-hose slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Adjacent To Front Plastic Covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,513 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Adjacent To Front Plastic Covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,650 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 60,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,946 miles

small cut in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 43,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,289 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 VCY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OU05 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

OU05 VCY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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