MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers and undertray fitted
park brake has slight reserve travel
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
engine covers and undershields fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
engine covers and undershields fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at flex (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at flex (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
exhaust flexi pipe slight leak
rear ctr seat belt jammed
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi pipe slight leak
o/s wiper blade split
rear brake pipes o/s corroded
rear ctr seat belt jammed
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear tyre signs of being driven on low pressure....
front discs and pads worn
rear discs and pads worn
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs and pads worn
rear discs and pads worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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YY05 VZU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YY05 VZU, 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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YY05 VZU is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 18 June 2005.
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