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RPC 7L

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,992 mi
Last recorded158,992 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 7L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 158,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 145,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 137,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,676 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,906 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 110,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,777 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,973 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,019 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear brake discs worn and grooved

Nearside front orange reflector damaged

Slight damage to Nearside front tyre outer wall

Slight damage to Nearside rear tyre outer wall

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Slight play in nearside rear, rear wishbone bush

Slight play in offside rear, rear wishbone bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,045 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 58,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,066 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,075 miles

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

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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RPC 7L is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RPC 7L, 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 RPC 7L registered?

RPC 7L is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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