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AO55 VGE

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,918 mi
Last recorded127,918 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VGE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 127,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 115,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 10 Apr 2021 115,613 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both short suspension arm inner bushes (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,103 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 111,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,193 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,967 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,001 miles

tyres;; nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,587 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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AO55 VGE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AO55 VGE, 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 AO55 VGE registered?

AO55 VGE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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