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BD05 GEM

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,419 mi
Last recorded129,419 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GEM
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 129,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 122,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 116,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 102,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,979 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

side skirts fitted covering outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,871 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low

advise o/s/f brake disc corroded and pads 95% worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,778 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,956 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 55,515 miles

'road angel' fitted to screen in swept area, customer removed it before test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

customer changed incorrectly spaced registration plates before test was carried out

Pass 19 Mar 2011 55,515 miles

'road angel' fitted to screen in swept area, customer removed it before test

customer changed incorrectly spaced registration plates before test was carried out

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,685 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 48,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

small cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre side 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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BD05 GEM is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD05 GEM, 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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BD05 GEM is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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