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VX05 EJL

2005 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xjr77,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 89,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 89,693 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,489 miles

both front track rod end gaiters perished

coolant stains around front of the engine

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 78,614 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to test rear brake efficiency

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,031 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,458 miles

Coolant leak

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,630 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,247 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,404 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,262 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,214 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 34,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,391 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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VX05 EJL is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 77,640 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 EJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 EJL registered?

VX05 EJL is a 2005 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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