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YB55 SBY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,720 mi
Last recorded99,720 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 SBY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 99,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 98,993 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 98,980 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 98,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 98,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF SEAT BELT MOUNT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF REAR SUSPESION MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,953 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 95,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached LOCATING NUT NOT TIGHT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CORRODED FERRULE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded UPPER COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CORRODED FERRULE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded UPPER COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 93,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CORRODED FERRULE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded UPPER COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule CORRODED FERRULE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded UPPER COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,706 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES- OUTER CASINGS PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GAITER PINHOLED - LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH DETERIORATING / PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 88,568 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES- OUTER CASINGS PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GAITER PINHOLED - LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH DETERIORATING / PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,338 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,079 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 52,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,644 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,167 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,834 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)

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,487 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,684 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,092 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

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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YB55 SBY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol 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 YB55 SBY, 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 YB55 SBY registered?

YB55 SBY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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