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RO05 SDG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 SDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 113,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 110,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 106,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,788 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 76,300 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 72,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,058 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,520 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,768 miles

rear indicater bulbs starting to fade

slight movement in nearside rear lower arm bush

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 54,902 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,420 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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RO05 SDG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RO05 SDG, 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 RO05 SDG registered?

RO05 SDG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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