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VX05 EFP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,802 mi
Last recorded45,802 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 45,802 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner and outer dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner and outer dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Devoid of tread. Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer rear boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer rear boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,057 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 34,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 27,262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,588 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 22,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 16,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,189 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 EFP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX05 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

VX05 EFP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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