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XJ51 ALF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ51 ALF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 133,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 130,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,419 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 123,389 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,008 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 121,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2021 118,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,460 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 1 Sep 2018 112,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,083 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 109,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,701 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,172 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,158 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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XJ51 ALF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJ51 ALF, 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 XJ51 ALF registered?

XJ51 ALF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is XJ51 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ51 ALF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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