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WG55 RSY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,259 mi
Last recorded156,259 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 RSY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 156,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake hose, under rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear upper brake pipe on the underside of the vehicle, located in front of right rear lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 156,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Dose not pull out, mechanism jammed. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Dip beam. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake hose, under rear wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear upper brake pipe on the underside of the vehicle, located in front of right rear lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 136,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 136,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill box, holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill box, holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 127,296 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 127,296 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 113,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,231 miles

Rear could not check rear belts due to items in the back

Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,231 miles

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

Rear could not check rear belts due to items in the back

Pass 21 Oct 2016 104,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,078 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 10,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice n/s/f steering gaiter and being slightly deformed

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 82,598 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,132 miles

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

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

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

front b/discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,329 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,610 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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WG55 RSY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG55 RSY, 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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WG55 RSY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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