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SJ53 MOG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MOG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 104,110 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,169 miles

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

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

front and rear subframe corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pair (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,551 miles

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

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

general corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 95,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

general corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,455 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,717 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside have been replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,783 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 58,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,725 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 49,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,680 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,680 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,891 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 31,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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SJ53 MOG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 SJ53 MOG, 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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SJ53 MOG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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