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YF54 VFJ

2005 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 84,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,110 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,688 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 83,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine under tray insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,535 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 71,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,371 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,643 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,330 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,163 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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YF54 VFJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF54 VFJ, 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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YF54 VFJ is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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