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BF05 URT

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 URT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 116,078 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 116,074 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL END (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 115,757 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 115,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,969 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

no reverse lights

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 114,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

no reverse lights

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,898 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 113,851 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel spongey may have air in system (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,757 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front rears (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,501 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 113,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,902 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 112,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,932 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 98,154 miles

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 8 Oct 2010 94,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,763 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 90,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,661 miles

N/s/f tyre has small cut on inner side wall but not through to canvas

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

O/s/f tyre has small cut on inner side wall but not through to canvas

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF05 URT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF05 URT, 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 BF05 URT registered?

BF05 URT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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