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ROD 816

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 816
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 92,077 miles

position lights come on when taken out of park.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,608 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 90,607 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,581 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 89,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,689 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 86,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,922 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 82,922 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,264 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,450 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

o/s rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,504 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 28,245 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,532 miles

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

engine cover

undertray

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 61,406 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,257 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,326 miles

Both wipers split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,569 miles

undertray fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,164 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 35,164 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,510 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r tyres worn inner edges, cuts in tyre walls. tracking advised

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,596 miles

both rear tyres getting low off side rear tyre damage outer wall

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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ROD 816 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ROD 816, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROD 816 registered?

ROD 816 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ROD 816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROD 816 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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