2005 Jaguar XJ 4.2L Petrol · DC54 EKF

The most recent MOT on 2026-05-05 recorded a pass for the 2005 Jaguar XJ, but multiple defects were noted. These included defective windscreen wiper blades, discoloured rear direction indicators, and an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. A slightly worn steering column top bearing was also recorded. Notably, the same issues appeared in an earlier MOT on 2026-05-01, which resulted in a failure. The vehicle’s mileage increased by just 22 miles between these two tests, raising questions about the accuracy of the recorded data or the vehicle’s actual usage. The recurring defects suggest a pattern of unresolved issues, particularly with the wiper system, lighting, and tyre wear. The steering column bearing and suspension arm dust covers were highlighted in the failed MOT, indicating potential neglect or incomplete repairs. While the recent pass implies some fixes were made, the persistence of similar problems points to ongoing maintenance concerns. The trend does not clearly show improvement, as the same categories of defects reappeared within days of each other. The vehicle’s mileage of 51,566 miles for a 21-year-old car is exceptionally low, averaging 2,456 miles per year.