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BJ55 OBB

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,345 mi
Last recorded125,345 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OBB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 125,345 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

Pass 23 May 2018 119,802 miles

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

Rear Both tyres cracked on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2018 119,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.01 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Both tyres cracked on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,740 miles

Coolant level low when presented for test.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 110,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Coolant level low when presented for test.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,045 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded + worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,911 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,912 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 114,121 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,148 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear indicator bulbs faded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,927 miles

front inner brake pads very low , advise replacements , discs lipped....

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge , almost to the cords , advise replacement....

play at os/r lower suspension arm inner bush , advise replacement...

rear brake pads low.....

wipers smear...

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,742 miles

play in off side rear suspension arm front stay bar ( inner bushes )

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,038 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 OBB is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BJ55 OBB, 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 BJ55 OBB registered?

BJ55 OBB is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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