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VN55 FAJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,772 mi
Last recorded137,772 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 137,769 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,444 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 128,229 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,380 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 119,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,407 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,174 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,643 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

all discs slightly worn

front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 71,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,215 miles

advise slight front tyre wear

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,063 miles

Both front inner arch trims loose.

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

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 FAJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN55 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

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

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