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SN05 YFV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 115,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing lightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 110,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 103,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroeded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 99,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroeded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank straps coroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 97,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/19 dunlop (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank straps coroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,911 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Heat shield insecure and fouling exhaust backbox

Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 77,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,034 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,034 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 2 Nov 2012 66,602 miles

both rear tyres close to min tread depth

Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,602 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,571 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,392 miles

Slight drag noticed at front wheels (front brakes req attention).

Fail 9 Oct 2010 50,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight drag noticed at front wheels (front brakes req attention).

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN05 YFV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SN05 YFV, 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 SN05 YFV registered?

SN05 YFV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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