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BN05 AKU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 AKU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 108,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 108,046 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 99,822 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 80,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 80,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,322 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,194 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

rear brake pads quite worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 67,125 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both front tyres worn close to limit

rear brake pads quite worn

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,682 miles

engine management lamp on

rear brake pads quite worn

Fail 29 Jul 2015 64,666 miles

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

engine management lamp on

rear brake pads quite worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,546 miles

E C U Light displayed

Pass 27 May 2013 60,432 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 May 2012 58,746 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads quite worn

Pass 30 May 2011 56,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 51,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,023 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,010 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,032 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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BN05 AKU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BN05 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 AKU registered?

BN05 AKU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BN05 AKU safe to buy?

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