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WV05 VCT

2005 Jaguar X-type

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,796 mi
Last recorded157,796 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VCT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 157,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 157,796 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 151,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 149,701 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 149,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,783 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 141,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 145,010 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

complete under body has trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 118,758 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,062 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 87,059 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,467 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 VCT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WV05 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

WV05 VCT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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