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S15 OBA

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 OBA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 95,096 miles

under frame surfaces corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2024 91,837 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/side rear and o/side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 88,735 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 80,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 77,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,713 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Air suspension unit lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,860 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,189 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit lower bush as slight movement

Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,189 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit lower bush as slight movement

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper slight split

Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,021 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked in tread

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside wiper slight split

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,274 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre bald edge

Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,274 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre bald edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,829 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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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S15 OBA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S15 OBA, 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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S15 OBA is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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