CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD05 SXZ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SXZ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 78,479 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 78,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear where they run down the o/s/f are corroded where they have been rubbing on the under body tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis leg to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm to knuckle rose joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm to knuckle rose joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear pipes where they run down the o/s insurcure and rubbing on under body tray (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,722 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,600 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 56,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,482 miles

Offside Rear 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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD05 SXZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YD05 SXZ?

You can check the full history of YD05 SXZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD05 SXZ registered?

YD05 SXZ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YD05 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 SXZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD05 SXZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD05 SXZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.