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YD55 VRG

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VRG
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 149,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

fuel filter held with cable ties

Fail 8 Feb 2018 148,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 147,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 147,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both going to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front mount (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 147,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & o/s/f 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & o/s/o sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate & o/s (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint of rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement of rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 141,226 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 141,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & o/s/r 2255/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt of rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush of (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 130,867 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 129,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 129,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,098 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 115,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,754 miles

advise tracking

both front tyres wearing low on tread wearing bold at inner edge

rear brake disc slightly pitting

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,314 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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YD55 VRG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD55 VRG, 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 YD55 VRG registered?

YD55 VRG is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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