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BF56 VWJ

2006 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Jaguar X-type86,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 136,402 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2018 136,402 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,248 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 124,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,698 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,684 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 101,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Borh number plate poor

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,207 miles

both number plates poor

Fail 9 Nov 2012 91,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both number plates poor

tax discs displayed incorrectly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,510 miles

Front disks corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight flat spot osf tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,962 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,962 miles

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

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

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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BF56 VWJ is a 2006 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF56 VWJ, 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 BF56 VWJ registered?

BF56 VWJ is a 2006 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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