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BL55 VFN

2006 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,906 mi
Last recorded206,906 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Jaguar X-type86,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VFN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 206,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension all components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 197,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension all components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 191,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 191,621 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 191,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 188,035 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 188,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 173,882 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 173,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 143,096 miles

N/S/F wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 114,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 89,954 miles

front brake discs worn and pads low suggest attention

Fail 29 Sep 2012 89,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and pads low suggest attention

offside rear tyre just in limits and wearing unevenly recommend replacement

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,856 miles

Nearside rear tyre deforming on inner edge of tread.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,080 miles

front b pads worn low to 1,5mm / need attn later 2/ osf bottom ball joint dust cover split joint ok

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,078 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front b pads worn low to 1,5mm / need attn later 2/ osf bottom ball joint dust cover split joint ok

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,851 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 44,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,686 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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BL55 VFN is a 2006 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL55 VFN, 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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BL55 VFN is a 2006 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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