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BL55 VGA

2006 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,230 mi
Last recorded118,230 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Jaguar X-type86,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VGA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 118,230 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 99,409 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,189 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS WEAK/CORRODED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY DUE TO SILL COVERS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,520 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 85,515 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 85,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,944 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,277 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 61,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,827 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,122 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 VGA is a 2006 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2006 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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