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YD55 VRT

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,735 mi
Last recorded184,735 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VRT
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 184,735 miles

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear front trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rears of inner sills both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 178,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 171,356 miles

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

head lights faded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 164,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 157,096 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 151,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 140,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear arm

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

Offside Rear arm

Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 102,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 102,494 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 89,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,038 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 79,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,359 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,797 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,571 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND WORN.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,337 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 VRT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YD55 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

YD55 VRT is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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