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YE55 VLC

2005 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,632 mi
Last recorded132,632 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VLC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2022 132,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,087 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 124,077 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,690 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 123,685 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,580 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,167 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,159 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,023 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,259 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut down to cords but not in excess of 25mm

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,649 miles

all road wheels damaged on inner & outer rims

both front & rear brake disc worn & lipped on outer edges

front number plate surround broken

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,475 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,659 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 VLC is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE55 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

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

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