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V80 RLB

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,990 mi
Last recorded138,990 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 RLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 138,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 138,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,575 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 126,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE Change now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt retraction slow

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,721 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,319 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 86,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,621 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS ALL FITTED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TREAD AREA ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 58,055 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 57,998 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2013 52,369 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 52,348 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 46,556 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 May 2011 41,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,300 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,545 miles

osf & nsf tyres worn on inner edges

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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V80 RLB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V80 RLB, 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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V80 RLB is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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