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PGZ 3389

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGZ 3389
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 99,106 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Pass 26 Aug 2024 96,049 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 96,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,351 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 89,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,424 miles

movement in offside lower suspension arm bushes

movement on nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 14 Nov 2013 68,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in offside lower suspension arm bushes

movement on nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Dec 2011 52,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,907 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,172 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,479 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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PGZ 3389 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PGZ 3389, 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 PGZ 3389 registered?

PGZ 3389 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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