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XJ05 BLU

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,480 mi
Last recorded49,480 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ05 BLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 49,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 21,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 11,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,457 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,338 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,796 miles

Both rear discs corroded on inner and outer faces

Fail 23 Jun 2014 7,772 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 7,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 7,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,012 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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XJ05 BLU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XJ05 BLU, 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 BLU registered?

XJ05 BLU is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is XJ05 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ05 BLU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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