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BN55 GCU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 GCU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 92,886 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted restricting viewing of components underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,215 miles

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

reversing lamps not working.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,031 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 77,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,064 miles

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,064 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,435 miles

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

front brakediscs worn rusty on inner side

slight movement in both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,435 miles

front brakediscs worn rusty on inner side

slight movement in both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,130 miles

both rear upper lateral suspensionarms show corrosion,not to excess at present

front brakediscs showing wear on inner side

osr seatbelt couldnt be tested correctly,as childseat is fitted

wiperblades smear slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2011 52,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,434 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 37,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,456 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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BN55 GCU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BN55 GCU, 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 BN55 GCU registered?

BN55 GCU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is BN55 GCU safe to buy?

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