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WV05 VCJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 135,538 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 130,700 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 23,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,007 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,423 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 74,751 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,592 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,117 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 1 Mar 2008 13,383 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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WV05 VCJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WV05 VCJ, 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 WV05 VCJ registered?

WV05 VCJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 VCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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