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BG55 CAU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,182 mi
Last recorded138,182 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CAU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,182 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 138,182 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 124,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 123,710 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 123,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 118,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,801 miles

rear tyres wearing low,2/3mm tread depth.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 93,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,874 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,874 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,954 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,844 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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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.

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