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VN54 PHJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

96,873 mi
Last recorded96,873 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 PHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,873 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 88,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 88,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lens unit loose bulb wiring overheated connector melted. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,484 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 85,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 81,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Minor oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,440 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 79,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 77,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 75,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,651 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 74,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,399 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 46,399 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,615 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 27,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,482 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 19,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PHJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 PHJ, 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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VN54 PHJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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