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WU55 XPC

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,225 mi
Last recorded160,225 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 XPC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,225 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering rack tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear roll bar links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 160,225 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering rack tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear roll bar links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 152,697 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 152,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 146,664 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 146,660 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing belt missing (10.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 144,442 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 144,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant belt will not release from seat (10.1 (u))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 141,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding on rearward sections above offside rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,569 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 136,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front bottom ball joint rubbers split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 132,337 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 132,337 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,497 miles

E M L light on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front position lamp slightly dim

nearside rear inner position light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,171 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,462 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jul 2011 65,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,767 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,009 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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WU55 XPC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

WU55 XPC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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