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YE05 WBF

2005 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,887 mi
Last recorded111,887 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 111,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 109,155 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 107,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 104,467 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 104,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone bushes as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush as marked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone bushes as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear joiner to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from abs pump as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,873 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 98,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,159 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 92,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 82,049 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,652 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,348 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,342 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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YE05 WBF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc 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 YE05 WBF, 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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YE05 WBF is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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