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BL05 LUW

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,781 mi
Last recorded136,781 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LUW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,781 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 136,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,102 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 134,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,024 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,632 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 115,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight wear on inner and outer edges 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 115,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight wear on inner and outer edges 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 112,168 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 112,158 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 108,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 102,821 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,291 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 LUW is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL05 LUW, 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 BL05 LUW registered?

BL05 LUW is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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