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XJ05 KWJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,295 mi
Last recorded125,295 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ05 KWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 125,295 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 125,289 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,074 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,186 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion fuel tank straps

Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,489 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise turning the n/s/r wheel possibly wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount bush in lower arm has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount bush in lower arm has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 26 Nov 2019 111,114 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm bush at lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side wall damage o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2019 111,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm bush at lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side wall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush to hub , in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s lower arm bush , boots split

oil on one power steering pipe

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,785 miles

Slight corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,643 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,187 miles

slight play in the rear lower arm rear inner bushes

unable to see inner brake pads front and rear

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,095 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads look low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,485 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear pads getting low

rear subframe and diff surface rust

slight movement o/s rear lower arm rear bush

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,820 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

screw in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,708 miles

n.s.r. indicator bulb faded.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,637 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)

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 KWJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

XJ05 KWJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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