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VN55 SZW

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SZW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front b rake disc is corroded on inner surface.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,991 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,966 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer treads worn to legal limit(1.6mm)

offside rear and nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

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 SZW is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 SZW registered?

VN55 SZW is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 SZW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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