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RN05 BWG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 BWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 162,736 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 162,717 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2024 162,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 153,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have surface corrosion and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps slightly faded but beam image not affected

Fail 2 Nov 2023 153,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs have surface corrosion and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps slightly faded but beam image not affected

Fail 28 Sep 2023 153,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bonnet won,t open (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s back axe stabiliser dust covers deterioratings

n/s, o/s, front and back tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 11 Nov 2020 153,652 miles

some tarnishing of headlamp lenses

Pass 1 Nov 2019 151,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 151,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 147,835 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 147,822 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 143,458 miles

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 1 Jul 2016 138,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 133,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 128,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,779 miles

EML illuminated

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML illuminated

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,477 miles

engine management light on

front number plate detiorated

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,365 miles

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

engine warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,569 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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RN05 BWG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN05 BWG, 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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RN05 BWG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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