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R23 RMJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 RMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,810 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,517 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,616 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,482 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,439 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,935 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 55,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,943 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,780 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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R23 RMJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R23 RMJ, 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 R23 RMJ registered?

R23 RMJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is R23 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 RMJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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