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YT55 XBU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,274 mi
Last recorded212,274 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XBU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 212,274 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 211,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 192,313 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 192,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 180,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside and offside outer sills rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2014 179,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside and offside outer sill rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2013 163,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2013 163,456 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2012 147,728 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,311 miles

N/S/R handbrake sticking intermittantly

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,487 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,851 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 97,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,235 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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YT55 XBU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YT55 XBU, 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 YT55 XBU registered?

YT55 XBU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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