MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
front exhaust pipe(at flex) deteriorated
some damaged to n/s/r tyre outer wall
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
front exhaust pipe(at flex) deteriorated
some damaged to n/s/r tyre outer wall
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to parts exhaust and small blow
damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre
unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to parts exhaust and small blow
damage to sidewall of n/s/f tyre
rear brake pads getting low
unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted
rear tyres wearing low,2/3mm tread depth.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 have wear
rear brake discs have wear and corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 have wear
rear brake discs have wear and corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?
Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 CAU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BG55 CAU, 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 BG55 CAU registered?
BG55 CAU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.
Is BG55 CAU safe to buy?
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