2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.0L Diesel · SM05 BSU
2005 Jaguar X-Type (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/06/2005. Recorded mileage 159,511 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1988cc
SM05 BSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/05/2025
- 159,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SM05 BSU Mileage History
- 02/05/2023151,010 mi
- 04/05/2023151,025 mi+15 mi
- 23/04/2024156,573 mi+5,548 mi
- 02/05/2024156,575 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2025159,511 mi+2,936 mi
Average of roughly 4,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM05 BSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar X-Type (SM05 BSU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both full length inner sills / floor pa”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both ”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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