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WJ05 NCD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,042 mi
Last recorded149,042 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 NCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 149,042 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 149,039 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 142,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brake disc faces slightly corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2023 142,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brake disc faces slightly corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,415 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel part leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 125,536 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 125,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,498 miles

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

door handle repair but not inappropriately

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,498 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 122,012 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion-rear x2 suspension arm bushs slight play

service brake and parking brake passed on limits

Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,599 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 104,595 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 92,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 80,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,926 miles

Accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,884 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,445 miles

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

FRONT and REAR brakes binding slightly.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,689 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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WJ05 NCD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ05 NCD, 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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WJ05 NCD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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