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S29 TRC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,054 mi
Last recorded136,054 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 TRC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,855 miles

Evidence of coolant leak (pink staining)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Evidence of brake disc getting hot

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe showing corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2025 128,855 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Evidence of coolant leak (pink staining)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Evidence of brake disc getting hot

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe showing corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 122,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 122,517 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 116,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,824 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low 235/50r18y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,835 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,835 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,778 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 84,775 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 82,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 76,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,698 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 66,133 miles

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

free movement in offside front suspention componets passed as inspeted

Pass 9 May 2013 61,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 56,535 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,778 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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S29 TRC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S29 TRC, 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 S29 TRC registered?

S29 TRC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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