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SY05 FFV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,365 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 85,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front amber reflector damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 79,921 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,519 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,506 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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))

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,042 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 63,041 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake flexi (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and discoloured possibly due to overheating/bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe and other brake pipes cable tied together (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs signs of overheating / discolured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has deep cut into outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes on brake flexes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 55,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and discoloured possibly due to overheating/bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe and other brake pipes cable tied together (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs signs of overheating / discolured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has deep cut into outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes on brake flexes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,281 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 44,123 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened split (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses going to calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded where front section joins center section on n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,556 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 33,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s blades torn (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs inner surfaces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake binding both front brakes (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

engine management light stays on

Pass 27 May 2015 33,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 25,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,868 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 16,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,462 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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SY05 FFV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SY05 FFV, 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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SY05 FFV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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