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WR54 BLJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,198 mi
Last recorded68,198 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,198 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 68,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 65,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,805 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 61,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 58,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,050 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Dec 2019 48,617 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,006 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 45,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,605 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 39,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyre tread depths low (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,546 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 19 Mar 2009 16,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,666 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 12,949 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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WR54 BLJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR54 BLJ, 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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WR54 BLJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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