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P35 GST

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

169,919 mi
Last recorded169,919 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 GST
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 169,919 miles

All rear metal suspension components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 166,157 miles

rear subframe corroded in places

slight corrosion in exhaust system

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 161,023 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 160,783 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and surrounding area corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,310 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also see surrounding area is corroded nothing too excessive, advise clean and under seal to prolong life. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 160,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also see surrounding area is corroded nothing too excessive, advise clean and under seal to prolong life. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,507 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2019 151,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 151,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 144,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 136,312 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside handbrake low

Offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,250 miles

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 24 May 2013 67,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 63,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,530 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

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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P35 GST is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P35 GST, 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 P35 GST registered?

P35 GST is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is P35 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 GST shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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