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AO55 BPU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BPU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 157,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 157,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 147,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wall has a cut

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust knocking body

Fail 12 Jun 2019 147,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipes corroded and leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wall has a cut

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

Pass 18 May 2018 134,449 miles

Inner edge wear on both front tyres

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 134,448 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Inner edge wear on both front tyres

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 122,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting on inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,420 miles

Front brake pads ON limit

Offside front tyre ON limit

Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads ON limit

Offside front tyre ON limit

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,204 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,180 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,706 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,550 miles

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 BPU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BPU, 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 BPU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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