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BN55 UEP

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,692 mi
Last recorded85,692 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UEP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,692 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,771 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 52,139 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 52,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,969 miles

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

Engine cover and undertray installed

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 50,966 miles

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

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

Engine cover and undertray installed

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,794 miles

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

Engine covers and trays installed

Front pads wearing low and discs worn on inner face

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,220 miles

engine covers and trays fitted

front brakes wearing low,slight fluctuation on near side front

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,203 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,220 miles

engine covers and trays fitted,obscuring components

wiper blades required soon

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,563 miles

Engine trays and covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,392 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray installed

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,287 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 23,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 17,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,418 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 UEP is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN55 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

BN55 UEP is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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