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XJ02 SOV

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ02 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 136,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2025 134,546 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,967 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 125,753 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,749 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,032 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 121,025 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,616 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 109,616 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,580 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,911 miles

both rear indicaators pale

front brake pads wearing low,discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low,rear discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 71,047 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 42,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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XJ02 SOV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 XJ02 SOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJ02 SOV registered?

XJ02 SOV is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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