2005 Jaguar X-Type · 12,204 MOT tests
2005 Jaguar X-Type reliability
2005 Jaguar X-Types fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 X-Type years (12,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- 45.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 107,267
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,204
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar X-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.6%
- Lights and electrics17.6%
- Brakes13.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.3%
- Tyres9.6%
- Body, chassis and structure9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.19%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.15%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.66%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.39%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.38%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.78%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.09%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.36%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.28%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
2005 Jaguar X-Types fail 45.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 X-Type years (12,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar X-Type MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.19% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (4.15% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (3.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Jaguar X-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Jaguar X-Type shows 107,267 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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