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UK05 JAG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK05 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 93,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 93,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,787 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,770 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 46,610 miles

Nearside Front wheel is slightly binding

Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel is slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,535 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,672 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,795 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 24,532 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,362 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,027 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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UK05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UK05 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 UK05 JAG registered?

UK05 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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