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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front track rod end corroded
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) outer joint rubber slightly deteriated ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leaks under car
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
oil leaks under car
air suspension fault light on
rear brake pads getting low
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
air suspension fault light on
rear brake pads getting low
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
air suspension faulty
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)
Oil leak
rear tyres worn on inside edges
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Oil leak
rear tyres worn on inside edges
nearside rear tyre scrubbing off on inner edge
offside rear tyre scrubbing off on inner edge
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Air suspension fault shown on dash
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Air suspension fault shown on dash
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades slightly split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades slightly split
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre going bald on the inside edge
offside front tyre going bald on the inside edge
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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S5 FBY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 S5 FBY, 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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S5 FBY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 January 2005.
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