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WJ57 VMG

2007 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,972 mi
Last recorded153,972 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Jaguar X-type85,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VMG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 153,972 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 153,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear axle is corroded ( chassis and components )

glow plug warning light flashing on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2024 141,747 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 141,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,814 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 138,813 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheelnuts insecure (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,899 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Aug 2022 130,899 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,730 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 108,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,115 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge and starting to deform on inner edge

Rear offside tyre is worn on inner edge

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm, front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear arms-front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 97,163 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Reversing lights not working

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear arms-front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,040 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,075 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,163 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 76,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,924 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 74,924 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,074 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,059 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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WJ57 VMG is a 2007 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ57 VMG, 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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WJ57 VMG is a 2007 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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