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SC05 RHV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 RHV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 138,121 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 135,584 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,007 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 129,001 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad spring missing

Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's rear face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 107,058 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 107,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured droplink broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2013 97,134 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,797 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,834 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,732 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,194 miles

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

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

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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SC05 RHV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SC05 RHV, 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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SC05 RHV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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