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T15 ERB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,919 mi
Last recorded144,919 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 ERB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 144,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 142,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 140,214 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 135,273 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 135,273 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 134,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,325 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 129,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,592 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,067 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blade rubbers split, still clearing screen.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,905 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,989 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)

wiper rubbers torn but does clear the windscreen effectively

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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T15 ERB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T15 ERB, 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 T15 ERB registered?

T15 ERB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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