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Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone outer swivel joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe across top slam panel corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak of transmission from front cooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe across top slam panel corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak of transmission from front cooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil from radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil from radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler/ pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner main beam output poor due to moisture in headlamp
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rod joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rod joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (lower front arm) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear hubs lower joints have slight play
front lower arms bushes worn
front suspension arm bushes poor condition
rear suspension arm outer bushes slight play & link arm gaiters perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads getting low on o/s & n/s.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres have outer edges worn close to limit.
Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit.
Front brake pads getting low on o/s & n/s.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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OV05 XLY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 OV05 XLY, 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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OV05 XLY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2005.
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