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VU05 BVR

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe at the rear of the o/s/f wheel arch ( marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 105,708 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective does not work (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe at the rear of the o/s/f wheel arch ( marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,194 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi where it goes under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 97,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,695 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,301 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticking (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,103 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,475 miles

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 62,762 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,399 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 58,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,138 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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VU05 BVR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VU05 BVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 BVR registered?

VU05 BVR is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is VU05 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 BVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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