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AJ05 VVU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VVU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 66,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floors, rear chassis and o/s/f sill all corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2025 66,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floors, rear chassis and o/s/f sill all corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower and both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r sill , n/s/r chassis and n/s sill all corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2023 65,673 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r sill , n/s/r chassis and n/s sill all corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2022 65,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills, rear floors and rear chassis all corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,348 miles

Front & O/S/R sills, rear brake pipes, front & rear springs & front and rear subframe corrosion.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 64,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front & O/S/R sills, rear brake pipes, front & rear springs & front and rear subframe corrosion.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,784 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,918 miles

n/s/f floor ,rear sub frame , front inner discs and o/s sill all corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,889 miles

sills ,rear sub frame and n/s/f floor all starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,948 miles

coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner tyre wall quiet badly split

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,753 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,753 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,770 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,757 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,145 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 37,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,105 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 34,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jun 2010 31,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,921 miles

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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AJ05 VVU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AJ05 VVU, 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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AJ05 VVU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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