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B21 MFJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,325 mi
Last recorded57,325 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 MFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 57,325 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 57,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 56,031 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,285 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,297 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 49,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components trailing arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,716 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 48,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 44,685 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,561 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 41,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,306 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,629 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,093 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,237 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 19,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and offside rear tyres cut on side walls

Tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2009 15,332 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres cut on side walls

Slight brake pull to nearside

Tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

cuts in both rear tyre walls

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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B21 MFJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 B21 MFJ, 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 B21 MFJ registered?

B21 MFJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is B21 MFJ safe to buy?

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