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AJ55 VUB

2005 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VUB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,181 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 145,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body panel dented from damage.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front and nearside rear tyre worn edge

Fail 8 Mar 2018

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 132,654 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 132,654 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,724 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,671 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 122,367 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 22 Dec 2010 114,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 105,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 90,743 miles

NOTE:- Nearside front inner wheel arch plastic loose.

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VUB is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUB, 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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AJ55 VUB is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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