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VK05 TYO

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TYO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 158,218 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 158,074 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 157,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 157,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 155,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 152,670 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 152,670 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,973 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 151,913 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 147,541 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 143,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 132,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 123,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 109,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,662 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,847 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,671 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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VK05 TYO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK05 TYO, 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 VK05 TYO registered?

VK05 TYO is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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