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VN55 EZZ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,815 mi
Last recorded160,815 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EZZ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 160,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 160,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 154,533 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 154,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 149,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 144,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 137,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,047 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 125,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Auxiliary belt badly worn. (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,072 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately PIPE SUPPORT CLIPS DETERIORATED (3.6.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 116,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at n/s/r in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,584 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,786 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,367 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,682 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,259 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,257 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,625 miles

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

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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VN55 EZZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VN55 EZZ, 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 VN55 EZZ registered?

VN55 EZZ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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