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YS55 BTU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 BTU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 121,163 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 116,731 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,489 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 109,489 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,289 miles

front and rear brake pads on limit

Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,302 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 48,957 miles

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

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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YS55 BTU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS55 BTU, 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 YS55 BTU registered?

YS55 BTU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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