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V8 XGY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XGY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 143,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,220 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 126,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 126,496 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 2MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH LINK ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH TIE RODS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 118,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 100,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,994 miles

offside front tyre sidewall split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,163 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,983 miles

Offside tyre pressure appeared low. Inflated from 12psi to 32psi. Recommend investigation (nothing found during visual inspection).

Fail 22 Sep 2010 85,983 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside tyre pressure appeared low. Inflated from 12psi to 32psi. Recommend investigation (nothing found during visual inspection).

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,077 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 79,073 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 69,566 miles

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

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

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 XGY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY registered?

V8 XGY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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