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SW05 AXY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AXY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,736 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,147 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,819 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,819 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2019 63,196 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,031 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2017 55,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 55,272 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,986 miles

under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in off side front tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,450 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,402 miles

nearside front tyre worn at edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,353 miles

nearside front tyre worn at edge

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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SW05 AXY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SW05 AXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW05 AXY registered?

SW05 AXY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SW05 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 AXY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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