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RY05 BGU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 103,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,102 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,391 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,754 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,985 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,410 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,614 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,681 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 94,680 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,812 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 57,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,540 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 20,708 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RY05 BGU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 RY05 BGU, 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 RY05 BGU registered?

RY05 BGU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RY05 BGU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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