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WV05 VCP

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,175 mi
Last recorded132,175 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VCP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,175 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 128,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 126,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 124,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material location at floor to bulkhead lower (1.1.11 (c))

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

both sides front outer track rod ends surface corrosion present

rear subframe corroded,undersealed and mounts perished/corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,788 miles

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

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

bonnet leading edge and light frontal damage present

both front outer track rod ends heavy surface corrosion

rear subframe underseal applied and mounting bushes perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2021 120,788 miles

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

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

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

bonnet leading edge and light frontal damage present

both front outer track rod ends heavy surface corrosion

rear subframe underseal applied and mounting bushes perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 119,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,864 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,091 miles

colour both rear indicators

condition air con condesor

condition front registration plate

condition of front to rear front sections brake pipes

general corrosion rear sub frame

operation nearside rear seatbelt

play both front suspension arms front bushes

slight mist oil power steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

colour both rear indicators

condition air con condesor

condition front registration plate

condition of front to rear front sections brake pipes

general corrosion rear sub frame

operation nearside rear seatbelt

play both front suspension arms front bushes

slight mist oil power steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,049 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside lower rear arm has slight play in both lower inner bushes

offside lower rear arm has slight play in both lower inner bushes

undertrays fitted underneath obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,818 miles

both front tyres worn onto 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,207 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,265 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,592 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 VCP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

WV05 VCP is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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