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WG55 YYU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

237,487 mi
Last recorded237,487 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YYU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 237,487 miles

Corrosion to front lower suspension arms,rear suspension axle and near side and off side inner and outer sills

Fail 16 Nov 2016 237,487 miles

Corrosion to front lower suspension arms,rear suspension axle and near side and off side inner and outer sills

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 219,174 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 218,655 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement font arm inner bush (chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement font arm inner bush (chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 194,009 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 161,546 miles

advise slight wear in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 160,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight wear in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2013 159,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 134,332 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 134,332 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake pads low and advise brake discs

advise front tyre side wall damage

near side and off side rear antiroll bar bushes slight wear

Fail 17 Dec 2010 91,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 73,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,168 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 57,168 miles

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

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

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

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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WG55 YYU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WG55 YYU, 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 WG55 YYU registered?

WG55 YYU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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