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BG55 KVW

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,018 mi
Last recorded175,018 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KVW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 175,018 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 175,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 168,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 161,555 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 155,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,284 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 132,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,304 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 122,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 118,136 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,959 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 94,766 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 94,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KVW is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG55 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

BG55 KVW is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BG55 KVW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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