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YH05 GFX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 GFX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,186 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 80,367 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 77,195 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes are corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 76,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes are corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,572 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,566 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,829 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,017 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,855 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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YH05 GFX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 YH05 GFX, 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 YH05 GFX registered?

YH05 GFX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 GFX 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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