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BJ55 LHY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,428 mi
Last recorded111,428 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LHY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 111,428 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Behind flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush, ( short front most lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Bolt on components of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front fog lamps not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 106,920 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Intermittant opening but does work (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays and plastic sill covers

Vehicle under-sealed

Fail 15 Aug 2024 106,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Intermittant opening but does work (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays and plastic sill covers

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays and plastic sill covers

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenwear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenwear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted and undertrays

Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,551 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenwear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenwear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted and undertrays

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,439 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and light blistering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,600 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,735 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 66,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a deep cut in the sidewall but not exposing cord

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,337 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,416 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,745 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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BJ55 LHY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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