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YP55 GXA

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

269,899 mi
Last recorded269,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 GXA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 269,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 269,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 256,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 255,817 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 239,916 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 239,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 218,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 205,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 205,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 185,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

brakes could do with service/adjustment

Fail 30 Oct 2018 184,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

brakes could do with service/adjustment

Pass 6 Nov 2017 160,757 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 160,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 135,139 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc inner facings corroding and wearing.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 107,277 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,424 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 94,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre has metal in it.

O/S/R tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,806 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 85,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,243 miles

rear tyre low on centre tread

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,331 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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YP55 GXA is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP55 GXA, 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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YP55 GXA is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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