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VN55 SZG

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,631 mi
Last recorded151,631 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SZG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 151,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 142,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 132,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,278 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 119,278 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,143 miles

rear upper suspension arms corroded

age cracking to torsional vibration damper

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to fuel filler neck & return

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,062 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,383 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,383 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,660 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,724 miles

O/S Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,086 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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VN55 SZG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

VN55 SZG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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