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VU07 OAB

2007 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,285 mi
Last recorded128,285 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar X-type85,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 OAB
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

both sills front and rear corroded

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 128,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure due to excessively corroded strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both sills front and rear corroded

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both sills corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 126,902 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the osr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both sill slightly corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,240 miles

Rear inner brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,108 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 121,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 110,233 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 110,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,703 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,095 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,074 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,074 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,416 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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VU07 OAB is a 2007 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,987 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 VU07 OAB, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU07 OAB registered?

VU07 OAB is a 2007 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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