2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.2L Diesel · HV55 AGU

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, recorded on 10 May 2023 at 116 255 miles, shows a pass but flags worn front brake discs on the nearside and offside (criterion 1.1.14 (a)(ii)). This follows a failure just twelve days earlier on 28 April 2023 at the same mileage, where the parking brake was inoperative on one side, the front service brake was excessively binding, and the parking brake efficiency fell below requirements. The pattern of brake‑related failures in 2023, combined with earlier rear‑brake pad and disc issues in 2019, indicates a worsening trend in the braking system despite the recent pass. Overall roadworthiness is therefore marginal, with the brake subsystem requiring close scrutiny. Mileage accumulation has been low for a 21‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 5 500 miles per year. The record shows a three‑year gap between the 2020 test (116 177 miles) and the 2023 tests, with only 78 miles added in that period. Earlier years show more regular progression, for example from 111 787 miles in October 2018 to 115 110 miles in November 2019. The sparse recent data suggests the car has been stored or lightly used, which can mask wear on consumables but does not prevent deterioration of structural and mechanical components. A buyer should inspect the braking system thoroughly: check rear brake pad thickness, disc condition for serious weakening, parking‑brake operation on both sides, and any signs of binding or leakage. Suspension components demand attention, particularly the rear lower‑arm bushes, anti‑roll‑bar linkage play, and the fractured front coil spring noted in 2019. Structural corrosion is evident from the outer‑sill mounting corrosion recorded in 2018; the sill and associated welds should be examined for rust penetration. Lighting faults are recurrent—rear position lamp, registration‑plate lamp, stop lamp, and main‑beam headlamp—so all lamps and lenses must be tested. Tyre wear is uneven, with rear tread below the 1.6 mm limit and front inner‑edge wear; tread depth and sidewall condition are essential checks. Finally, the rear seat‑belt locking mechanism, which failed in 2016, should be verified for proper latch and release.