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YD05 NCW

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 NCW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 100,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,145 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 99,145 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,144 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has slight play/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 96,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has slight play/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,059 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 92,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,560 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 91,560 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod outer boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer tie rod boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,002 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,612 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 18 Jan 2016 42,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,687 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,428 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 9,874 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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YD05 NCW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YD05 NCW, 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 YD05 NCW registered?

YD05 NCW is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 NCW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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