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VK05 ESG

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,150 mi
Last recorded153,150 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 ESG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 153,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 143,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,252 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,460 miles

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 25 Oct 2016 126,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 23 Nov 2015 114,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,939 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,743 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,034 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,133 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 ESG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

VK05 ESG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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