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XT55 KEV

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT55 KEV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 87,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 85,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper knocking

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,607 miles

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

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

Rear Corroded subframe , fuel pipes , arms and springs

Fail 4 Apr 2024 84,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Corroded subframe , fuel pipes , arms and springs

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,253 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front knocking noise when driven

Rear underneath of vehicle corroded, subframe, arms, springs ect

Fail 4 Apr 2023 83,253 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front knocking noise when driven

Rear underneath of vehicle corroded, subframe, arms, springs ect

Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres under inflated

little reserve travel on handbrake

slight play in nearside front top mount

Fail 1 Apr 2022 81,750 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres under inflated

little reserve travel on handbrake

slight play in nearside front top mount

Fail 9 Mar 2022 81,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,201 miles

Bonnet support struts not working

Dual Mass Flywheel noisy

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,284 miles

Bonnet support struts not working

Dual Mass Flywheel noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Nov 2018 79,284 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet support struts not working

Dual Mass Flywheel noisy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,332 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,917 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,115 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 9 Dec 2011 40,079 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,157 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lip on front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,839 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 20,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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XT55 KEV is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XT55 KEV, 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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XT55 KEV is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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