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WU55 SKZ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,131 mi
Last recorded111,131 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 SKZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,219 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,621 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,621 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,040 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 108,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 107,516 miles

Offside Rear lamp cracked which has no effect on emitted light

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has multiple scratches and combination of minor chip in and outside zone a none affecting driver's view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet telescopic dampers weak

Fail 30 Oct 2019 107,487 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked to expose cord in inner primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lamp cracked which has no effect on emitted light

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has multiple scratches and combination of minor chip in and outside zone a none affecting driver's view at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet telescopic dampers weak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,949 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked but nmot leaking white light at time of test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has various scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 106,949 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked but nmot leaking white light at time of test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has various scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 106,471 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change amber coated bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

bonnet telescopic dampers weak

Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes chalk markerd (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise change amber coated bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

bonnet telescopic dampers weak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,372 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,693 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,693 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,080 miles

Engine has oil leaks

both front & rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,582 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,201 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,604 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,425 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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WU55 SKZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU55 SKZ, 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 WU55 SKZ registered?

WU55 SKZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WU55 SKZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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