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BG55 KCU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,714 mi
Last recorded95,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,714 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 95,707 miles

Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,033 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 20 Jun 2022 86,032 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner shoulder , advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder tyre perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner shoulder,advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner shoulder ,perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

various under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2021 80,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner shoulder , advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder tyre perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner shoulder,advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner shoulder ,perished 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

various under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,233 miles

various under body corrosion

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2019 71,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

various corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2018 65,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

various corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,019 miles

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

engine covers fitted

various under body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,456 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,638 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge and wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Sep 2010 30,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,179 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KCU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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