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OV05 XLY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 131,583 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 130,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,716 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,323 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 115,323 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,443 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 11 Feb 2022 104,829 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 104,829 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,664 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,457 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,448 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,095 miles

front suspension arm bushes poor condition

rear suspension arm outer bushes slight play & link arm gaiters perished

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,791 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,978 miles

Front brake pads getting low on o/s & n/s.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,961 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,539 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,877 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,406 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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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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