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S8 XJW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,626 mi
Last recorded23,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 23,626 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 23,626 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 23,597 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 22,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 21,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 20,937 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 20,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 20,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 20,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,985 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 17,130 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 17,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,454 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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S8 XJW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S8 XJW, 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 S8 XJW registered?

S8 XJW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is S8 XJW safe to buy?

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