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R4 BJX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 BJX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 76,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jun 2026 76,122 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 70,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 65,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 60,104 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 54,029 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,441 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 46,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 35,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2014 17,932 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 14 Jul 2013 17,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,593 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 17,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,955 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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R4 BJX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R4 BJX, 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 R4 BJX registered?

R4 BJX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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