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VX05 DXZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 DXZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 133,346 miles

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

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 25 Nov 2018 133,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded toward front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,199 miles

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

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

TRAYS COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 4 Nov 2017 116,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE 255/40/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

INJECTOR CHUFFING

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

TRAYS COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,811 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,202 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall 255/40/19 xl

Pass 1 May 2013 68,583 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 53,171 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,916 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,590 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 DXZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

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

Is VX05 DXZ safe to buy?

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