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VN54 AJU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,916 mi
Last recorded119,916 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 AJU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 119,916 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 119,916 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,304 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 114,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,506 miles

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

all rear brake pipes have been wax-oil can not check

engine covers & under trays are fitted

front brake pipes have been wax oil can not check

outer sill covers fitted o/s & n/s

outer sills have surface corrosion o/s & n/s

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rusting on fuel filler pipes

sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related components

underbody/underbody components soiled restricting inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2014 92,646 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edge of treads

rusting on fuel filler pipes

sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related components

underbody/underbody components soiled restricting inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,822 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,105 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,105 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on its inner edge

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,434 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 29,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,404 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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VN54 AJU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN54 AJU, 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 VN54 AJU registered?

VN54 AJU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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