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SCW 389X

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

285,613 mi
Last recorded285,613 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 389X
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 285,613 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 274,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 257,788 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 244,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer traction control arm boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer traction control arm boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 228,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 209,566 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 195,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 182,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 165,748 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 151,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 151,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 142,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 122,439 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 122,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 104,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 104,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,286 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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SCW 389X is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SCW 389X, 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 SCW 389X registered?

SCW 389X is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SCW 389X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 389X shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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