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WV05 VBY

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VBY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,494 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 92,493 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens? adjustment? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 92,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 92,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,249 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,247 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,885 miles

Nearside front headlight deteriorated losing correct beam image

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no reversing lights working

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,780 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframe surface rust

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,962 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

corrosion throughout

Fail 23 Jan 2018 78,943 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,831 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 77,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,589 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,541 miles

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,917 miles

subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,319 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,119 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,691 miles

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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WV05 VBY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV05 VBY, 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 WV05 VBY registered?

WV05 VBY is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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