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WU05 OAD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,839 mi
Last recorded149,839 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 OAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 149,839 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake pipes corroded next to fuel tank

rear subframe corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2021 145,796 miles

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Long Brake Pedal

Nearside Front Track Rod End Corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Headlight Washer Point In The Wrong Direction

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

Offside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r suspension arm outer pin bearing rubber cover deteriorated

o/s/r outer suspension arm outer pin bearing rubber cover deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2021 145,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Long Brake Pedal

Nearside Front Track Rod End Corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Headlight Washer Point In The Wrong Direction

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

Offside Front Track Rod End Corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 144,945 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Offside and Nearside rear tie bar rubbers split.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 141,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 140,729 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 135,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,663 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 128,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 123,722 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

slight play in the nearside rear lower arm ball joint

Fail 16 Oct 2015 123,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front wing mirror glass and body damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

slight play in the nearside rear lower arm ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,002 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 116,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn close to limits on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in the offside front inner rack joint

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,858 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits on inner edges

off side rear outer brake pad worn close to limts

stone chip to wind screen in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,874 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread bar indicators

off side rear outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn close to tread bar indicators

off side rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 10 May 2010 77,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,498 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,208 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,221 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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WU05 OAD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WU05 OAD, 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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WU05 OAD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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