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WG05 MDX

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,029 mi
Last recorded128,029 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 MDX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 128,029 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 24 May 2018 121,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Near Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Rear Tyre Slightly Distorting On Tread Face

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

Fail 22 May 2018 121,230 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Near Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

O/S Rear Tyre Slightly Distorting On Tread Face

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

Pass 24 May 2017 115,055 miles

MIL Light on

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 115,055 miles

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

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

MIL Light on

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 108,850 miles

both number plate lamps dull

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2015 101,554 miles

engine managament light on

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 May 2015 101,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managament light on

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 May 2014 93,931 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

oil level below minimum

Fail 19 May 2014 93,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

oil level below minimum

Pass 16 May 2013 84,773 miles

off side rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 22 May 2012 74,510 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

offside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

oil level low

Fail 22 May 2012 74,510 miles

oil level low

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

offside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2011 65,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are slightly mis-shaped and wearing low on inside edges

front discs are worn and corroded

rear inside brake pads cannot be fully inspected

rear outside brake pads are wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,205 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 19 May 2009 50,376 miles

front brake disc slightly worn and slight surface corrosion on faces

unable to check rear pads fully

Fail 7 May 2008 40,844 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 40,844 miles

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

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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WG05 MDX is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG05 MDX, 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 WG05 MDX registered?

WG05 MDX is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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