CarVerify

Free Car Check

S17 HFW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 HFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,711 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 108,690 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x 2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x 2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 108,690 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x 2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported x 2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 100,881 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,600 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,913 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 600,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,779 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,336 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,888 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S17 HFW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S17 HFW, 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

How do I check the history of S17 HFW?

You can check the full history of S17 HFW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S17 HFW registered?

S17 HFW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is S17 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 HFW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S17 HFW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S17 HFW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.