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BG05 JHU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,963 mi
Last recorded103,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JHU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 103,963 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all 4 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 102,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 101,136 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 101,136 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 100,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,558 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,554 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside and offside rear holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 95,865 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 95,865 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,387 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,976 miles

near side tyre cut

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,007 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 53,007 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 51,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 46,816 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 40,415 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 35,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,942 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,994 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 JHU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BG05 JHU, 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 BG05 JHU registered?

BG05 JHU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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