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PU05 RRR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,249 mi
Last recorded99,249 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU05 RRR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 97,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 94,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 83,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,234 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 77,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,874 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,140 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 60,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water leak from washer bottle

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water leak from washer bottle

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,264 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 48,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,905 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,509 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,671 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,671 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,403 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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PU05 RRR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PU05 RRR, 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 PU05 RRR registered?

PU05 RRR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for PU05 RRR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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