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BG05 EMK

2005 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,987 mi
Last recorded151,987 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EMK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 151,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 145,355 miles

Engine Management Light is on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front inner brake pad backing is out of place

radiator support corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 145,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine Management Light is on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front inner brake pad backing is out of place

radiator support corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 138,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 138,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 128,213 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 128,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,717 miles

offside rear radius arm bush splitting

Pass 8 May 2014 115,994 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 101,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front & rear coil springs

Pass 28 May 2012 87,328 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,929 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,174 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)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Jun 2010 63,983 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,770 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 55,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l.light on

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,491 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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BG05 EMK is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG05 EMK, 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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BG05 EMK is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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