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BT57 VTO

2008 Jaguar X-type

Gold Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,603 mi
Last recorded165,603 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VTO
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 165,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components and mountings slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 165,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components and mountings slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 160,728 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 160,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 151,696 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 151,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 143,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,921 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has slight crack at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 136,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 133,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 133,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has slight crack at top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 112,853 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 112,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has crack top windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has crack top windscreen (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,111 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 80,287 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 80,287 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,525 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,058 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,906 miles

slight drag on N/S/R brake

Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s washer jet very poor

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,959 miles

n/s washer jet very poor

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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BT57 VTO is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Gold with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 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 BT57 VTO, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT57 VTO registered?

BT57 VTO is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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