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VX05 DXG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,554 mi
Last recorded110,554 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 DXG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear tie bar boot starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 110,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear tie bar boot starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 104,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,942 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 97,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,551 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,316 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2018 70,026 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,339 miles

"Air suspension fault" warning active

Front suspension, forward lower arm mounting bushes worn

Metal brake pipes degrading

Fail 12 Apr 2017 64,339 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)

"Air suspension fault" warning active

Front suspension, forward lower arm mounting bushes worn

Metal brake pipes degrading

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,226 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front suspension front lower arm mounting bushes worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,658 miles

Front suspension, front lower arm mounting bushes worn and splitting

Front tyres perished and splitting

Fail 1 Apr 2015 52,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front suspension, front lower arm mounting bushes worn and splitting

Front tyres perished and splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,050 miles

Body damage to both sides of the vehicle bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front track control mounting bushes worn

Front tyres badly perished and aged

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

Rear indicators faded slightly

Rear tyres perished

Repeaters faded slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front tyres worn to the legal limits

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,819 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,819 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 33,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,686 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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VX05 DXG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX05 DXG, 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 VX05 DXG registered?

VX05 DXG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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