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XJ05 REG

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ05 REG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush on main arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple minor leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R all slightly bent on inner edges. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,407 miles

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

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 94,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,098 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,912 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer cover slight damage

air suspension fault light on at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,474 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,472 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2011 33,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has a tear on outer sidewall which has been glued down

offside rear tyre on 2,8mm inner tread pattern

several small chips in screen

Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,723 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

several small chips in screen

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 16,822 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 REG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 REG, 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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XJ05 REG is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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