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BG05 YHJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,219 miles

Coolant leak ()

both sills corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 107,219 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

both sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

n s and o s body sill lips corroding

o s f tyre wearing n inner edge both front tyres cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2023 97,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour when under load (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

all rear remaining brake pipes on underside corroding

n s and o s body sill lips corroding

o s f tyre wearing n inner edge both front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,101 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components covered in under seal

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,791 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersidepipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,708 miles

whole underside of vehicle has been waxoiled

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Rear anti-roll bar d-bushes have slight movement

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 54,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 35,075 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 23,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil over maximum

wipers soon

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 YHJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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