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BN55 VNV

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VNV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 113,138 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,081 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn uneven

rear suspention and under body corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 113,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn uneven

rear suspention and under body corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,287 miles

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

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

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

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2021 105,287 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2021 96,405 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

genral corrison of chassis/suspesion/subrames

Fail 9 Feb 2021 96,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

genral corrison of chassis/suspesion/subrames

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,071 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 90,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,933 miles

all brake disc's corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 88,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake disc's corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 85,227 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc's corroded on inner surface

Pass 17 May 2016 82,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,035 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,514 miles

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

N/S front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

N/S rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nail in N/S rear tyre

Nail in O/S rear tyre

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

O/S rear wheel arch liner loose at front edge and evidence of having rubbed against wheel at sometime

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

Signs of engine oil leak.

Fail 17 May 2013 59,514 miles

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

N/S front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

N/S rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Nail in N/S rear tyre

Nail in O/S rear tyre

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

O/S rear wheel arch liner loose at front edge and evidence of having rubbed against wheel at sometime

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

Signs of engine oil leak.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,101 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 VNV is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

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

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