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R2 BLG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BLG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,825 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 90,947 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NSR and OSR Upper and Lower split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 86,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,665 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,242 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel tank support straps badly rusted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel tank support straps badly rusted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,034 miles

2-front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,015 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Oct 2011 36,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,136 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 10,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,311 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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R2 BLG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R2 BLG, 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 R2 BLG registered?

R2 BLG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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