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SV05 BZO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,249 mi
Last recorded154,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BZO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 154,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 154,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 144,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency low nearside

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 125,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low nearside

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,866 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 103,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,752 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,518 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,315 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,315 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,137 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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SV05 BZO 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 SV05 BZO, 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 SV05 BZO registered?

SV05 BZO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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