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TX05 JAG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,115 mi
Last recorded105,115 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTX05 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 105,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 104,389 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Both sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 104,389 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Both sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,510 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,712 miles

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jan 2019 80,880 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,749 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,055 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,030 miles

front wiper blade inserts starting to split

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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TX05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel 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 TX05 JAG, 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 TX05 JAG registered?

TX05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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