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YE55 VKX

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,339 mi
Last recorded167,339 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VKX
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 167,339 miles

Drivers door card slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Wheel arch inner cover missing.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 167,337 miles

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

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

Drivers door card slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Wheel arch inner cover missing.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 157,788 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 149,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 149,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 137,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2014 137,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 123,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,244 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 98,182 miles

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

brake pads only visualy checked

front brake disc wear

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,680 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,209 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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YE55 VKX is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE55 VKX, 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 YE55 VKX registered?

YE55 VKX is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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