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R60 MAX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,424 mi
Last recorded151,424 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 MAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 151,424 miles

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

air suspension light on

Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 147,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1mm - 255/40 r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 143,459 miles

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

air suspension dash warning illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,161 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 139,160 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,021 miles

Both front lower (front) suspension arm bushes have movement

Both rear lower arm centre bushes have movement

Coolant leaks and radiator in poor condition

Movement in rear anti roll bar

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2021 134,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front lower (front) suspension arm bushes have movement

Both rear lower arm centre bushes have movement

Coolant leaks and radiator in poor condition

Movement in rear anti roll bar

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,816 miles

Front slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2020 129,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,560 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 122,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 117,085 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 117,082 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,224 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 104,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,387 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,299 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,571 miles

both sides front wiper small splits on ends

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,483 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 33,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R60 MAX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R60 MAX, 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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R60 MAX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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