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ST05 ODH

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,358 mi
Last recorded72,358 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 ODH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,066 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 8 Mar 2023 65,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,002 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 64,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,017 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,867 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,799 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,429 miles

passengers airbag light on

Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 57,842 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 57,837 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 55,712 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 55,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,252 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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ST05 ODH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST05 ODH, 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 ST05 ODH registered?

ST05 ODH is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is ST05 ODH safe to buy?

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