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BK55 VUR

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,858 mi
Last recorded204,858 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VUR
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 204,858 miles

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

Front bonnet struts weak

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

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

Undertray not fully secure undertray hanging low to the ground (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 204,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front bonnet struts weak

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

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

Undertray not fully secure undertray hanging low to the ground (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 197,266 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING

Fail 26 Sep 2019 197,180 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING

REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED BOTH

Pass 20 Sep 2018 182,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smears slightly, does not affect drivers view of the road (3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil level on minimum level

Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 166,681 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (225/45R17) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

1.0 litre of engine oil added for test, oil level well below minimum level

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost below 1.5mm minimum (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 149,313 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 149,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,523 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 117,466 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,915 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres near wear limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,028 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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BK55 VUR is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

BK55 VUR is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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