2005 Jaguar XJ · 4,060 MOT tests
2005 Jaguar XJ reliability
2005 Jaguar XJs fail 28% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 XJ years (4,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- 28%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XJs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 102,108
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,060
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.2% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 88% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar XJ
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11%
- Brakes9.6%
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Steering5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Tyres4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.88%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.56%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.46%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.32%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.19%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.07%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.32%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.97%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.81%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XJ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Jaguar XJ reliable?
2005 Jaguar XJs fail 28% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 XJ years (4,060 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar XJ MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.88% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.56% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Jaguar XJ have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Jaguar XJ shows 102,108 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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