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61 EF

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,733 mi
Last recorded67,733 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 EF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,733 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some component

Pass 28 Aug 2024 67,003 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,910 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,522 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,970 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,464 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,399 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.63 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,306 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,756 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,797 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 22,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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61 EF is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 61 EF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 61 EF registered?

61 EF is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is 61 EF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 EF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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