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V8 JDU

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

191,969 mi
Last recorded191,969 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 191,969 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 188,014 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 185,330 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 185,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 184,174 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 184,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 183,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 182,516 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 181,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 180,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 179,072 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 161,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 143,641 miles

n/s front and o/s rear wheels have weld repairs

Pass 30 Mar 2015 125,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,178 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 111,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,526 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn thin and probably below manufacturers minimum thickness, also the front inside brake pads are worn down to minimum thickness and metal backing is close to touching discs, replacement is imminent

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s mirror slightly loose

oil level is low

parking brake pads are wearing thin

play / wear in both rear lower suspension arm rose bushes is just within allowable limits

slight judder to rear brakes

slight wear to rear brake discs, small lip on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2013 96,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn thin and probably below manufacturers minimum thickness, also the front inside brake pads are worn down to minimum thickness and metal backing is close to touching discs, replacement is imminent

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

n/s mirror slightly loose

oil level is low

parking brake pads are wearing thin

play / wear in both rear lower suspension arm rose bushes is just within allowable limits

slight judder to rear brakes

slight wear to rear brake discs, small lip on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,101 miles

Front brake discs have a small lip on edges

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Offside front wheel inner rim slightly distorted & repaired by welding

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,311 miles

both rear tyres low tread and cuts in tread and outer sidewalls

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V8 JDU is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 JDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 JDU registered?

V8 JDU is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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