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YK05 UOY

2005 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 UOY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 135,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 134,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 133,554 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 131,445 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 130,619 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 130,619 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 130,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

under body corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 127,851 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,271 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 111,832 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 104,838 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 104,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,243 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,127 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,964 miles

front tyre at 1-2 mm on in side

Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyre at 1-2 mm on in side

rear indicate discoller

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,367 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,547 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 30,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 19,979 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,847 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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YK05 UOY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK05 UOY, 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 YK05 UOY registered?

YK05 UOY is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YK05 UOY safe to buy?

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