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VX05 DXW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,844 mi
Last recorded114,844 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 DXW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear front section at floor area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

air suspension warning on dash but working ok.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 114,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear front section at floor area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

air suspension warning on dash but working ok.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 106,577 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 106,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,994 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed lock not fully unlocking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at top of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,087 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 80,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 80,314 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 74,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 68,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,881 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre part worn sidewall repair ,o/s/f all season tyre start cracking

n/s/r inner suspension bush play,gaiter n/s/r drop link arm poor.

Pass 22 May 2012 53,634 miles

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

oil over car

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,001 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 38,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,444 miles

Emissions ok, but too low to register

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,710 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 DXW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

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

Is VX05 DXW safe to buy?

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