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AY55 XEK

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,063 mi
Last recorded130,063 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XEK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 130,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRONG ADVISE lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRONG ADVISE lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front fog light lense damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2024 130,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam llb 448 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRONG ADVISE lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRONG ADVISE lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front fog light lense damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2023 126,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 126,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut exposing cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges and have several minor cuts in the tread

nearside rear tyre going out of shape 225/45/17

squeaking from offside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 1 Aug 2022 123,286 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges and have several minor cuts in the tread

nearside rear tyre going out of shape 225/45/17

squeaking from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,279 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 120,272 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs corroded

heatshield on centre exhaust insecure and slight rattle

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,751 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 115,748 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91y conti premium contact 6 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 94w contisportcontact 3 fitted (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,757 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,347 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 225/45/17

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,105 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,384 miles

Front discs quiet pitted on inner faces

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and on limet now

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,746 miles

Brake fluid on min

Front and rear brake pads getting low front discs slight worn early att to rears

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,758 miles

passenger airbag light illuminated

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

passenger airbag light illuminated

windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,639 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 XEK is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

AY55 XEK is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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