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YY05 HEJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 101,944 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Lower underseal

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 101,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower under tray fitted

Lower underseal

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 101,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,037 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 98,037 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,252 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 92,010 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 92,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 91,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 91,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,021 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 85,300 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 85,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,813 miles

Detachable tow ball assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 77,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Detachable tow ball assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,174 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,172 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,266 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,389 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 62,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,878 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 31,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 22,266 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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YY05 HEJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 YY05 HEJ, 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 YY05 HEJ registered?

YY05 HEJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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