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PY05 CXU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,417 mi
Last recorded154,417 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 CXU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 154,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 149,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 136,238 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 136,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,330 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near chassis / clip area slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 123,577 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,275 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,893 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,119 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 55,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,470 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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PY05 CXU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PY05 CXU, 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 PY05 CXU registered?

PY05 CXU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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