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AO55 BNY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,498 mi
Last recorded79,498 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BNY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

The vehicle has corrosion on the underside, suspension and brake components.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

inner sill areas corroded both sides

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

play in offside rear track control arm inner bush

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2024 77,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,035 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 75,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,304 miles

Nail in tyre all 4 ()

outer sills weak

Fail 7 Sep 2022 71,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre all 4 ()

outer sills weak

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,480 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,744 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 59,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,527 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,296 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 48,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,965 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 37,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,106 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,108 miles

front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear....rear tyres approx. 3mm tread...

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,333 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall various damage but not to cords

n/s/r tyre damage to outer side wall but not to cords

o/s/f tyre cuts on inner side wall but not to cords

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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AO55 BNY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 BNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 BNY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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