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OY05 EPJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 EPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 163,079 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 163,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 153,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to do a full inspection on some components due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 153,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake has evidence of binding

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

unable to do a full inspection on some components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 149,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 144,986 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 136,740 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside and offside rear lower wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 120,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,415 miles

slight play in both rear axle lower trunnion joints

Fail 5 Mar 2012 114,415 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

slight play in both rear axle lower trunnion joints

Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted to floors

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 107,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted to floors

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,274 miles

plastic covers on sills and floors

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,885 miles

Due to air suspension jacking points covered in plastic & whole of underneath covered in plastic covers no inspection of the underneath, suspension, W. bearings etc carriedout

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 65,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Due to air suspension jacking points covered in plastic & whole of underneath covered in plastic covers no inspection of the underneath, suspension, W. bearings etc carriedout

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

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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OY05 EPJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY05 EPJ, 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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OY05 EPJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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