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N555 OWL

2006 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests45 (36 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,532 mi
Last recorded156,532 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Jaguar X-type86,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 OWL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

36 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 156,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body tryes fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2025 153,724 miles

Front slight creaking on the front suspenshion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 110,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,925 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,266 miles

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

all underbody undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2024 107,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset and stayed off (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

all underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2023 148,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 104,776 miles

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

vechile undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2023 104,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vechile undersealed

Fail 31 Jan 2023 104,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

vechile undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,920 miles

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

vechile undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2021 100,917 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vechile undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 87,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,698 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills very rusty but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills very rusty but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,569 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 130,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

e.m.light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r s/abs dust cover adrift

o/s/f door difficult to open [from inside and outside]

oil leaks

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

e.m.light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r s/abs dust cover adrift

o/s/f door difficult to open [from inside and outside]

oil leaks

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,258 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,282 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,021 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,994 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 95,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,763 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,449 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,003 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,718 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,120 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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N555 OWL is a 2006 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 86,173 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 N555 OWL, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N555 OWL is a 2006 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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