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YH55 BWN

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,892 mi
Last recorded128,892 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 BWN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 113,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 105,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 95,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,841 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 90,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,776 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 25 Sep 2012 72,845 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,666 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,982 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH55 BWN is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YH55 BWN, 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 YH55 BWN registered?

YH55 BWN is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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