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Y888 DON

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,699 mi
Last recorded41,699 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 DON
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 41,699 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 41,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 41,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 41,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 40,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,330 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,018 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 31,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 31,268 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,950 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 17,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,908 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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Y888 DON is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y888 DON, 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 Y888 DON registered?

Y888 DON is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for Y888 DON shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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