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BL05 FYY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,540 mi
Last recorded178,540 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FYY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 178,540 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,sill to floors,suspension arms ,sub-frame and undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 26 Jan 2021 178,537 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors,suspension arms,sub-frame ,spring cups ,sills and undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 8 Jan 2021 178,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms,sub-frame ,spring cups,undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Oct 2019 173,844 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 173,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Oct 2019 173,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 163,347 miles

bonnet struts weak

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven and sidewall damaged

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

sills coroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Oct 2018 163,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet struts weak

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven and sidewall damaged

oil leaks

rear springs corroded

sills coroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Oct 2017 154,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & outer sidewall badly damaged

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 145,316 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two bulbs out in the centre cluster (1.2.1b)

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Cut in tyre side wall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 126,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,256 miles

2 of the 4 washer jets blocked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rack boot damp.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,256 miles

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

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

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

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

2 of the 4 washer jets blocked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rack boot damp.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vibration noise heard at idle

Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vibration noise heard at idle

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,667 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,667 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,130 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

no beam kick up on n/s headlamp

Fail 11 Feb 2010 56,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine under tray fitted at time of test

no beam kick up on n/s headlamp

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,681 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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BL05 FYY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BL05 FYY, 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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BL05 FYY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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