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RBR 4Y

2005 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBR 4Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,949 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 76,947 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 75,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,973 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 73,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2019 73,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,963 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,963 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low reading (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel tank insecure O/S strap broken (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,181 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,209 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 15 Dec 2009 15,833 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,285 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,412 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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RBR 4Y is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RBR 4Y, 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 RBR 4Y registered?

RBR 4Y is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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