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BK55 EFX

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,576 mi
Last recorded151,576 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 EFX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 151,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 151,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 143,954 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 140,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on plastic inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill within suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on plastic inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill within suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind, but still able to spin wheel.

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2017 140,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 138,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers poor

Fail 22 Jul 2016 138,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2015 136,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,227 miles

offside rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

passenger air bag switched off

pitting both rear discs

Fail 26 Jun 2014 133,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

passenger air bag switched off

pitting both rear discs

Pass 15 Feb 2013 128,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight pitting rear discs

smoke on long idle

smoke reading very near limit

Fail 15 Feb 2013 128,546 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight pitting rear discs

smoke on long idle

smoke reading very near limit

Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 119,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,966 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,148 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 83,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BK55 EFX is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc 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 BK55 EFX, 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 BK55 EFX registered?

BK55 EFX is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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