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YB05 ZTT

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,791 mi
Last recorded114,791 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ZTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 102,451 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,128 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

under vehicle corrosion, nothing deemed excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2020 94,992 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 94,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 91,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 87,909 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 87,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,117 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 82,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,493 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 63,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,030 miles

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 51,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at nearside rear suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,716 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,112 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB05 ZTT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,555cc 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 YB05 ZTT, 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 YB05 ZTT registered?

YB05 ZTT is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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