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BJ55 LBU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,993 mi
Last recorded151,993 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LBU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 151,993 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 149,249 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 149,244 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 142,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,885 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 140,884 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,564 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 122,398 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,988 miles

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

both front disc coroaded

rear disc coroaded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,611 miles

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

front discs corroaded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,871 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 99,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,894 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,093 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,084 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front inner wheel arch shield insecure.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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BJ55 LBU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BJ55 LBU, 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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BJ55 LBU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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