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BL05 VHJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,870 mi
Last recorded91,870 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 91,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 88,912 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,442 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective All front headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 83,442 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective All front headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,044 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,300 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,290 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,363 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,398 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 45,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,976 miles

O/S REAR TYRE-TREAD CUT & ALIGNMENT ALSO NEEDED....Thanx.

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WEAKENING....

Fail 21 Jun 2010 30,976 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE-TREAD CUT & ALIGNMENT ALSO NEEDED....Thanx.

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WEAKENING....

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,151 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 VHJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

BL05 VHJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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