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AC05 CAT

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,668 mi
Last recorded153,668 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,668 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 145,512 miles

oil leaks from engine area

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 144,391 miles

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 21 Sep 2019 144,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 16 Oct 2018 141,875 miles

NSF tyre worn inner edge

Under body sealant

Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,043 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 133,043 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 126,007 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 116,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 116,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 111,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,380 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 83,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 60,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 60,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 49,554 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 49,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

offside front brake disc worn.

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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AC05 CAT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AC05 CAT, 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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AC05 CAT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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