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R1 JLT

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 JLT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,293 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,195 miles

Front brake ferrules corroded !!

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded !!

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 93,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,632 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,057 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,339 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,558 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 33,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 29,651 miles

Offside front tyre worn badly inner edge.

Offside rear tyre on wear bars .

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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R1 JLT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc 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 R1 JLT, 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 R1 JLT registered?

R1 JLT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is R1 JLT safe to buy?

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