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BG55 JYO

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

168,799 mi
Last recorded168,799 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 JYO
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,799 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 168,659 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 166,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroding (sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe by tank ()

Rear rear hatchback window sometimes pops open

Fail 20 Feb 2025 166,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroding (sill covers fitted) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe by tank ()

Rear rear hatchback window sometimes pops open

Pass 7 Dec 2023 158,528 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe at rear on offside by fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2023 255,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear brake pipe at rear on offside by fuel filler neck rusty

offside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 2 Dec 2022 146,516 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear on offside by fuel filler neck rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside outer sill rusty

rear section of exhaust pipe into rear box deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2022 146,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

both front to rear brake pipes at rear on offside by fuel filler neck rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside outer sill rusty

rear section of exhaust pipe into rear box deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2022 146,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes at rear on offside by fuel filler neck rusty

offside outer sill rusty

rear section of exhaust pipe into rear box deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 143,234 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,383 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 135,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 135,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 x 18 92 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,984 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 125,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 118,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 113,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,008 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads low

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,649 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,649 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,199 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 JYO is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 JYO, 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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BG55 JYO is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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