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YF55 XAU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

169,941 mi
Last recorded169,941 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XAU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 169,941 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 169,941 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 169,892 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NSR & OSR Lower (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR & OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Misting of diesel around fuel tank

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Dec 2015 155,315 miles

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

NSF wheel slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Dec 2015 155,315 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

NSF wheel slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Dec 2014 138,133 miles

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Dec 2014 138,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Dec 2013 118,213 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

NSF wheel slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 118,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

NSF wheel slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,554 miles

All tyres worn on edges

NSR tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 107,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn on edges

NSR tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,649 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 92,649 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,902 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,606 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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YF55 XAU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YF55 XAU, 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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YF55 XAU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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