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XJ05 BAD

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,775 mi
Last recorded110,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ05 BAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 110,775 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm central tread - attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm central tread attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,924 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 92,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,627 miles

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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,498 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2017 77,782 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,099 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 72,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,404 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 61,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,441 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 34,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,443 miles

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 10 Mar 2009 27,441 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

windscreen stone chipped

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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XJ05 BAD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XJ05 BAD, 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 XJ05 BAD registered?

XJ05 BAD is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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