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BN55 VNL

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,631 mi
Last recorded53,631 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VNL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 53,631 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad lining deteriated

Fail 30 Apr 2026 53,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake pad lining deteriated

Pass 7 May 2025 50,813 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 45,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 44,365 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 44,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 43,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,595 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

near side rear starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,350 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 28,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 26,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,084 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 VNL is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

BN55 VNL is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BN55 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VNL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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