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VN55 SZP

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SZP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 145,404 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 145,364 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2014 141,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 141,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 136,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 126,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,651 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 115,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 SZP is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

VN55 SZP is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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