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VN55 SZJ

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SZJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,495 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 75,402 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 58,790 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 56,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,604 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,731 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,386 miles

Fuel tank supporting strap (right-side) not properly located in position

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,843 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,896 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 SZJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

VN55 SZJ is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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