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PL05 XUY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,014 mi
Last recorded208,014 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XUY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 208,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed and badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn ( lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering rack mounting bushes play ( due to oil leak )

Pass 12 Oct 2022 193,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 186,141 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 179,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder to ABS Unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 179,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Main Section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Main Section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder to ABS Unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 173,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 168,026 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 168,024 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPER RETURN SPRING MISSING

Pass 3 Apr 2017 157,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 142,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 119,816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 119,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,446 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 39,316 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,879 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 23,879 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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PL05 XUY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PL05 XUY, 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 PL05 XUY registered?

PL05 XUY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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