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RN05 CXR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,355 mi
Last recorded123,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 CXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 123,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 118,856 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe twisted

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

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

engine has slight leak on n/s

Fail 3 Jun 2025 118,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 114,769 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 112,092 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 105,582 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,961 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 95,958 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,485 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 92,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 85,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,823 miles

EML on

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,422 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit and cracking

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R tyre tread on limit

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,971 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Jun 2012 50,338 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,047 miles

nearside headlight washer jet missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,858 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 CXR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 4,196cc 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 RN05 CXR, 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 RN05 CXR registered?

RN05 CXR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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