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VX05 EDV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,027 mi
Last recorded143,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 143,027 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf/osr/nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2024 143,027 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf/osr/nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray and covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 124,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 124,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 124,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper wishbone/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear number plate light cover/lens missing

Pass 4 Jul 2020 123,079 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 123,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 116,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers

Fail 21 Apr 2018 106,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EMLight on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,868 miles

covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,139 miles

rear tyres approaching tread limit 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres approaching tread limit 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,201 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,211 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,211 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,354 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,278 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)

Pass 4 May 2010 40,277 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not to the cord

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,499 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 25,499 miles

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

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

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 EDV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

VX05 EDV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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