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VK05 UYC

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,919 mi
Last recorded85,919 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 UYC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,919 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSR/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 85,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF. Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Entire Underside Of Vehicle Covered In Underseal

Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,287 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Arm Corroded Through Where Coil Spring Sits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill Has A Hole. Marked With Yellow Chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Arm Corroded Through Where Coil Spring Sits (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill Has A Large Hole. Marked With Yellow Chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Entire Underside Of Vehicle Covered In Underseal

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Has A Hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill Has A Hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,758 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,775 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump timing cover areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,726 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle stiff to open but functions ok

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,230 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak oil leak on engine slight ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,621 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 47,621 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,681 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,460 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 UYC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK05 UYC?

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What year was VK05 UYC registered?

VK05 UYC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is VK05 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 UYC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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