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W700 RJC

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,481 mi
Last recorded89,481 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 RJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 89,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,132 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 85,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 83,406 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 81,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 78,576 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing o/s rear suspension lower mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 76,635 miles

front tyres worn. osr perished/shape

rear discs/pads

Pass 7 May 2014 73,602 miles

rear pads

rear tyres showing age

wipers

Pass 3 May 2013 70,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,569 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 61,835 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 61,814 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,137 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,252 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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W700 RJC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W700 RJC, 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 W700 RJC registered?

W700 RJC is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is W700 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W700 RJC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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