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T26 BBJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,887 mi
Last recorded93,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 BBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,887 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 88,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 88,091 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,640 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,899 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,591 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 78,611 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 78,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,983 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine covers and undertrays fitted may be obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 72,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER OUTER BALLJOINT / ROSE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER OUTER BALLJOINT / ROSE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine covers and undertrays fitted may be obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,348 miles

Both rear lower arm outer bushes / balljoints slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear lower arm outer bushes / balljoints slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,308 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,741 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 48,739 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,010 miles

front wipers torn

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,255 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,787 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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T26 BBJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T26 BBJ, 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 T26 BBJ registered?

T26 BBJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is T26 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T26 BBJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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