2005 Jaguar XJ 3.0L Petrol · 81 BC
2005 Jaguar XJ (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/07/2005. Recorded mileage 111,020 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2967cc
81 BC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 111,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
81 BC Mileage History
- 04/03/200929,221 mi
- 05/03/200929,221 mi
- 03/09/200933,436 mi+4,215 mi
- 04/09/200933,436 mi
- 22/04/201035,096 mi+1,660 mi
- 02/06/201142,926 mi+7,830 mi
- 10/09/201248,831 mi+5,905 mi
- 11/09/201248,831 mi
- 05/09/201355,451 mi+6,620 mi
- 05/09/201355,451 mi
- 20/08/201460,558 mi+5,107 mi
- 16/09/201566,007 mi+5,449 mi
- 09/09/201670,846 mi+4,839 mi
- 13/09/201670,856 mi+10 mi
- 04/09/201775,716 mi+4,860 mi
- 07/09/201775,716 mi
- 05/09/201877,036 mi+1,320 mi
- 13/09/201877,067 mi+31 mi
- 07/08/201978,833 mi+1,766 mi
- 22/08/201978,836 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/202081,834 mi+2,998 mi
- 22/09/202081,834 mi
- 07/09/202184,396 mi+2,562 mi
- 07/09/202184,396 mi
- 16/09/202289,395 mi+4,999 mi
- 17/11/202399,232 mi+9,837 mi
- 22/11/2024167,281 km
- 12/11/2025111,018 mi
- 17/11/2025111,020 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,896 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
81 BC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar Xj (81 BC) between March 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR XJ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air Suspension Failure(Serious)
Air struts leak or the compressor fails to reach pressure, leaving the car "slammed" on its bump stops.
- Aluminum Corrosion (X350)(Moderate)
Although it won’t rust like steel, the X350 suffers from galvanic corrosion, appearing as bubbling paint around the wheel arches and boot lid.
- ZF Gearbox Surging & Lurch(Moderate)
The ZF six-speed automatic gearbox can develop surging on light throttle at 30-50mph and harsh lurching into gear when coming to a stop. This is typically caused by torque converter clutch issues or outdated TCM software and can often be resolved with a software reflash and fresh fluid.
- Door Lock & Window Regulator Failures(Moderate)
The door lock actuators and window regulators are common failure points on the X350. Lock failures can leave doors stuck in the double-locked position, while window regulators fail with the cable-driven mechanism snapping or the motor burning out.
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