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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured vertical link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion at n/s & o/s floor to sills
slight corrosion at rear sub frame
Offside Rear Lamp damaged.
Clutch heavily worn.
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded By tank.
Fuel filler pipe corroded.
Fuel tank protector heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed against spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Overall underside condition corroded.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Clutch heavily worn.
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded By tank. ()
Fuel filler pipe corroded.
Fuel tank protector heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Sat against spring. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp damaged.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Overall underside condition corroded.
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Clutch heavily worn.
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded By tank. ()
Fuel filler pipe corroded.
Fuel tank protector heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Sat against spring. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp damaged.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Overall underside condition corroded.
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint welds splitting. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler neck corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Over all under side condition corroded.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted All 4. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint welds splitting. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler neck corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Over all under side condition corroded.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted All 4. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Splits to sidewall of offside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Splits to sidewall of offside rear tyre
Fuel filler/breather pipes corroded
Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across to nearside flexihose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Fuel filler/breather pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Handbrake travel long
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering operation heavy
Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Engine management light on
Handbrake travel long
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering operation heavy
Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear both rear brake discs badly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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AY05 MGJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AY05 MGJ, 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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AY05 MGJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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