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281 AWB

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,811 mi
Last recorded67,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 AWB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 66,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 64,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,358 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 59,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,345 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,891 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,949 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,693 miles

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

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

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

osf headlamp dipped beam does,nt flick up to the left.continental driving lever will be in use.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,848 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,904 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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281 AWB is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 281 AWB, 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 281 AWB registered?

281 AWB is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is 281 AWB safe to buy?

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