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YA55 VKU

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,763 mi
Last recorded158,763 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 VKU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 158,763 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 152,339 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brakes 75% worn

nearside rear brake pad worn close to min permitted thickness-attention soon needed

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn to just above the legal limit-attention soon needed

subframe/suspension components getting corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,839 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 144,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 130,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 130,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,682 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,240 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,575 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,280 miles

Front discs and pads are slightly worn

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

Wipers slightly streaky

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,280 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 57,280 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)

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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YA55 VKU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA55 VKU, 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 YA55 VKU registered?

YA55 VKU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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