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OY05 ZWE

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

198,585 mi
Last recorded198,585 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ZWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 198,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 194,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 189,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 185,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 180,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 175,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 173,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 166,946 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 159,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 151,357 miles

Nearside Rear nail close to edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,082 miles

nearside front side reflector broken

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,025 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 117,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,760 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,676 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,122 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZWE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 OY05 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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