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RV05 DFL

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,300 mi
Last recorded173,300 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 DFL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 173,300 miles

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR TRACK ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 172,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 170,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 165,957 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 165,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 160,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 157,705 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 152,044 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 145,192 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 136,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 136,571 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,921 miles

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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 123,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 118,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 110,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 103,465 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,159 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RV05 DFL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV05 DFL, 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 RV05 DFL registered?

RV05 DFL is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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