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VK05 TYZ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,825 mi
Last recorded178,825 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TYZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 178,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 178,816 miles

Nearside 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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 172,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2014 165,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 165,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 159,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 152,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 143,395 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 143,097 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front & rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 123,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 122,835 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 93,362 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,362 miles

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

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 TYZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VK05 TYZ, 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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VK05 TYZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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