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AJ55 VKU

2006 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,095 mi
Last recorded193,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Jaguar X-type86,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VKU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 193,095 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 193,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 190,798 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 190,787 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 179,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 151,956 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 134,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 127,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 114,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,553 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,148 miles

both front tyres 2.0mm and worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2010 93,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres 2.0mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,436 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ55 VKU is a 2006 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 86,173 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 AJ55 VKU, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ55 VKU registered?

AJ55 VKU is a 2006 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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