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S7 HWP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,570 mi
Last recorded132,570 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 HWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,570 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 132,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 128,035 miles

Underfloor corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2024 128,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underfloor corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,979 miles

Front and rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,297 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Car had a ABS fault in the display when brought in for it's test, but then went off on road test.

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

offside rear ABS ring has been fouling the sensor, scratched.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside front lower bushes, these may be part of the control arm (straight one, not the curved one) (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Car had a ABS fault in the display when brought in for it's test, but then went off on road test.

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

offside rear ABS ring has been fouling the sensor, scratched.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine and diff ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine and diff ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,956 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,395 miles

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,986 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2011 52,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,670 miles

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 Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,670 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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S7 HWP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S7 HWP, 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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S7 HWP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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