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YR55 ZRU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,664 mi
Last recorded131,664 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 ZRU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 131,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 123,855 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 123,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 115,934 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 115,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,664 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 109,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,619 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 103,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 97,971 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 94,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,414 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge and got nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall and trad , strong advice

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,017 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,404 miles

eml light illuminated

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eml light illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 59,549 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 53,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,500 miles

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

slight sidewall damage n/s/f

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,353 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YR55 ZRU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR55 ZRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR55 ZRU registered?

YR55 ZRU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is YR55 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 ZRU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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