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BG55 KVZ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,675 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,081 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 97,064 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,899 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,506 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly cracked.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 82,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,558 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 27 Oct 2011 76,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,744 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,367 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 65,361 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,433 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 23,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,205 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 KVZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

BG55 KVZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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