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BJ05 EPC

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,861 mi
Last recorded210,861 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EPC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 210,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 210,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine light

Pass 22 Oct 2022 205,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 201,237 miles

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

General under body surface rust on vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH. N/S + O/S. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 201,235 miles

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

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

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

General under body surface rust on vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH. N/S + O/S. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 200,373 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 200,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 197,578 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 192,507 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 192,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 186,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 178,181 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 167,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 153,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 153,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,580 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 136,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ05 EPC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 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 BJ05 EPC, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 EPC registered?

BJ05 EPC is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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