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YP05 JGX

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 JGX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,489 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 98,489 miles

Front Undertray insecure damaged and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

inner headlights cloudy

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,985 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 97,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom gaitors (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays and covvers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 14 Mar 2022 93,344 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,854 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , thrust arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,193 miles

Nearside Rear pads 50% worn approx

Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,678 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber mounting bush slight wear

Rear Inner brake discs surfaces corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,091 miles

Rear Inner brake disc surfaces corroding O/S and N/S

Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Inner brake disc surfaces corroding O/S and N/S

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,363 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,756 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,076 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,037 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,940 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,861 miles

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

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)

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

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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YP05 JGX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YP05 JGX, 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 YP05 JGX registered?

YP05 JGX is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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