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WJ05 XPE

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XPE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 116,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 116,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 110,799 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 110,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,507 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 106,428 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights stay on when clutch depressed (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 101,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 96,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 91,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,977 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,343 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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WJ05 XPE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WJ05 XPE, 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 WJ05 XPE registered?

WJ05 XPE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 XPE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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