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YF 435

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,282 mi
Last recorded90,282 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF 435
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 90,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,843 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 84,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 79,442 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,124 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 77,124 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,810 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 73,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,693 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 67,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,051 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Front wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 60,690 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,696 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 56,008 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,271 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,825 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS TORN AT ENDS/NOF AFFECTING VIEW

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,182 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,584 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 28,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,545 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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YF 435 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF 435, 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 YF 435 registered?

YF 435 is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is YF 435 safe to buy?

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