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S888 ALS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,641 mi
Last recorded163,641 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 ALS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 163,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 155,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 155,804 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake inop or faulty (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 146,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded before flexi and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at bottom rear of inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 146,996 miles

Horn not working when operating horn main beam comes on (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded before flexi and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at bottom rear of inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air suspension fault on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 137,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 127,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear,TREAD OK (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear,TREAD OK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,650 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 102,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bar outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bar outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 94,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 88,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 May 2016 88,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,395 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,293 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 31 May 2013 68,404 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)

Fail 31 May 2013 68,404 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,058 miles

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

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,170 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S888 ALS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S888 ALS, 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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S888 ALS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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