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SY05 YBM

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 110,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe corded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 171,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 171,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking in tread and worn on inner edge

Nearside Front upper suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking in tread and worn on inner edge

Nearside Front upper suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,236 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 88,233 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r lower suspension bush slight free play

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,169 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,457 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,887 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,749 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,393 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,694 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 YBM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YBM, 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 YBM is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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