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AY55 XEF

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,814 mi
Last recorded54,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XEF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,814 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,153 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,649 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 27,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 27,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 25,191 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,384 miles

Both rear tyres: Outer walls showing signs of age

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails: Position radially at 1 & 2 o'clock (valve taken as 12 o'clock) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,040 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,020 miles

all four tyres are showing signs of wear and fatigue.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Fail 20 Aug 2009 7,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,417 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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AY55 XEF is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY55 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

AY55 XEF is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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