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VX05 EHC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

118,419 mi
Last recorded118,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,662 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 107,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,208 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mount deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight engine oil leak on front right of engine and over steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2022 97,242 miles

Nearside Rear subframe mounts deteriorated no free play

Offside Rear subframe mounts deteriorated no free play

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along offside flooring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along offside floring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,713 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 81,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,273 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,646 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,330 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,732 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,312 miles

Front under tray insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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 EHC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX05 EHC registered?

VX05 EHC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is VX05 EHC safe to buy?

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