MOT Status
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85,664 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened split (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS
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)
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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