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A5 JFY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,455 mi
Last recorded161,455 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JFY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 161,455 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle position-sensor linkage broken

Offside Front Lower lower sill panel, not load bearing, corroded at location of front wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 161,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit mean value 2.66 l/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle position-sensor linkage broken

Offside Front Lower lower sill panel, not load bearing, corroded at location of front wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,177 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 143,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,708 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 128,708 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill behind skirt (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 105,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,720 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

osf tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2011 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,972 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,800 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,883 miles

o/s rear tyre low

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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A5 JFY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A5 JFY, 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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A5 JFY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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