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SV05 UHE

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 UHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 107,491 miles

Rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 9 Jul 2025 107,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,368 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 105,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,417 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 101,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 101,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,145 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,710 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 93,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,200 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,258 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,513 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,513 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 48,224 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,213 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 39,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 28,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,701 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)

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 UHE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 SV05 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

SV05 UHE is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SV05 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 UHE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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