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VN55 SZO

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,602 mi
Last recorded59,602 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SZO
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,602 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 18 Feb 2023 59,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside corrosion to body and suspension components at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2022 57,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,939 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill - sill cover fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill - sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,380 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,833 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 53,833 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to flat tyre outer wall excessively cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,488 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,306 miles

near side front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 78,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 70,364 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,000 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 SZO is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

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

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