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WJ05 PNV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,271 mi
Last recorded141,271 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 PNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 141,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 141,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 139,400 miles

Front front bumper damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 131,460 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 93,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,764 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 70,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,074 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,734 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,519 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PNV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PNV, 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 WJ05 PNV registered?

WJ05 PNV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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