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VN55 PZE

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 PZE
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing is slightly deteriorated and split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil from rear prop shaft seal! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low up/down adjuster is not working! (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing is slightly deteriorated and split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil from rear prop shaft seal! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp unit has water ingress. lots of condensation inside the lens!

Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,432 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-75% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,291 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front pads getting low and discs worn.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

rear pads getting low

transfer box wet but not leaking oil

Fail 10 Dec 2018 55,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp inners insecure / broken (4.1.5 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front pads getting low and discs worn.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

rear pads getting low

transfer box wet but not leaking oil

Pass 11 Dec 2017 54,168 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 48,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 43,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,625 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 26,488 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 17,486 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 11,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 6,846 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 5,430 miles

Cut to side wall on o/s/f tyre

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 PZE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PZE, 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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VN55 PZE is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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