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T5 GCW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 GCW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,315 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,816 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,156 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,123 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage to side wall, no chords or plys showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,409 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,037 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,615 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 54,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,170 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 47,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2009 43,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2009 43,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,957 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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T5 GCW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T5 GCW, 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 T5 GCW registered?

T5 GCW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is T5 GCW safe to buy?

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