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VK05 ESF

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 ESF
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body condition poor and corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 140,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body condition very poor and corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 132,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all suspension correded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 122,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,145 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,650 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 30,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to rear bumper.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,559 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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VK05 ESF is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK05 ESF, 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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What year was VK05 ESF registered?

VK05 ESF is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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