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YY55 EWE

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,576 mi
Last recorded80,576 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EWE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,098 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

THE UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION OF THIS VEHICLE IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF RUSTING

Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 79,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,536 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER PIPES ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,445 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,501 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 75,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,878 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 73,878 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,146 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 69,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres misshaped on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,359 miles

Screw in N/S/F tyre

Both rear tyres slightly mishaped

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

Minor oil leak on engine

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,765 miles

Inner surface of front brake discs scored

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 58,764 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Inner surface of front brake discs scored

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,653 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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YY55 EWE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY55 EWE, 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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YY55 EWE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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