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AK55 GWY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,805 mi
Last recorded162,805 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GWY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 162,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 156,382 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 25 Feb 2016 156,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak at engine

Pass 16 Feb 2015 148,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,492 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 134,492 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 121,694 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres just below 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,813 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,649 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 23 Dec 2009 85,649 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,665 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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AK55 GWY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK55 GWY, 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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What year was AK55 GWY registered?

AK55 GWY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 GWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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