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BN55 VRC

2005 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,104 mi
Last recorded79,104 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VRC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,104 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 75,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 75,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,333 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,498 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,493 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,646 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 52,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,614 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,321 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,228 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,974 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,974 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 VRC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VRC, 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 BN55 VRC registered?

BN55 VRC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is BN55 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 VRC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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