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BN55 VRE

2005 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,859 mi
Last recorded137,859 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 137,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,395 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 133,380 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 126,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip[ (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive stains on engine from coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Jul 2017 117,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspesion showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,142 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,041 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,114 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 VRE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

BN55 VRE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is BN55 VRE safe to buy?

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