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VX05 EJJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3549cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,803 mi
Last recorded22,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,549cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 22,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,405 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 21,874 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 21,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,609 miles

Rear BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING A LITTLE LOW

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Are starting to wear a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 20,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend renewal (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend renewal (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend renewal (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend renewal (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,151 miles

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

both rear tyres have surface cracking. STRONGLY RECOMMEND THEY ARE RENEWED

Pass 13 May 2014 17,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 10,385 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,014 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 EJJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,549cc 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 EJJ, 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 EJJ registered?

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

Is VX05 EJJ safe to buy?

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