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YU05 VPL

2005 Jaguar X-type

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,910 mi
Last recorded107,910 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VPL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,910 miles

front discs in poor surface condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear discs corroded

rear shocker bushes In poor condition

tickover irratic

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,910 miles

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

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

front discs in poor surface condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear discs corroded

rear shocker bushes In poor condition

tickover irratic

Pass 2 Feb 2015 100,862 miles

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

rear shocker bushes in poor condition

tickover irrattic

Fail 31 Jan 2015 100,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear shocker bushes in poor condition

tickover irrattic

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,278 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,276 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,618 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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YU05 VPL is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YU05 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU05 VPL?

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What year was YU05 VPL registered?

YU05 VPL is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is YU05 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 VPL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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