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VN55 SZL

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SZL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,738 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 69,558 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 66,030 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,102 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 57,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,520 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,854 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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 39,845 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour Dip beam Blue due to illegal HID kit being fitted (1.7.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring insecure Headlamp wiring (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Dip beam Blue due to illegal HID kit being fitted (1.7.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,109 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,388 miles

frt brake discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,581 miles

HID head light fitted without self leveling or wash system Also have a blue tint

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,536 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

HID head light fitted without self leveling or wash system Also have a blue tint

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 22,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 14,590 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise nearside mirror inscure

Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,590 miles

advise nearside mirror inscure

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,411 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 SZL is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

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

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