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S222 SBY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,460 mi
Last recorded109,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 SBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,460 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 109,460 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,925 miles

BRAKE PIPE OVER REAR FUEL TANK STARTING CORROSION

UNDER TRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PIPES

Fail 8 Jan 2025 107,925 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

BRAKE PIPE OVER REAR FUEL TANK STARTING CORROSION

Front DISCS CORRODED

Front Inner PADS LOW

Rear DISCS CORRODED

Rear Inner PADS LOW

UNDER TRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,504 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Rear BRAKE PIPE OVER AXLE STARTING TO CORRODE AND COVE IN GREASE

UNDERTRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,471 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 99,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,616 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,456 miles

Rear fog lamp not working both rear fog lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 94,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,461 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel strap corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,461 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

fuel strap corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,524 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 90,524 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,895 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,711 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,489 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,489 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r lower wishbone rear inner bush has slight wear.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,101 miles

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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S222 SBY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S222 SBY, 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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S222 SBY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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