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AY55 XEC

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XEC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 169,398 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 169,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 157,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim has been repaired

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 157,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bottom Bush Excessively Deteriorated (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim has been repaired

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 145,602 miles

Offside Rear adviced wheel rim has been repaired

adviced 0/s rear tyre has a split on innersidewall no cords exposed

adviced surface corosion toall metal brakepipes

Pass 23 Aug 2016 132,867 miles

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

adviced surface corrosion to rear brakepipes

Fail 18 Aug 2016 132,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

adviced surface corrosion to rear brakepipes

Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

adviced some play in o/s front inner rack end

Fail 14 Aug 2015 117,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

adviced some play in o/s front inner rack end

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,446 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,136 miles

adviced front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,177 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY55 XEC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY55 XEC, 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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What year was AY55 XEC registered?

AY55 XEC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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