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V8 GLS

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,842 mi
Last recorded115,842 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GLS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 115,842 miles

dash showing air suspension fault

slight flickering o/s/headlamp

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,430 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 111,410 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 104,357 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 99,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 99,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,125 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,182 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 63,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,278 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,651 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,066 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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V8 GLS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V8 GLS, 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 V8 GLS registered?

V8 GLS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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