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AE54 VAD

2005 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,241 mi
Last recorded139,241 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VAD
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 139,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 139,241 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

dash cam fitted on windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2019 138,360 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

dash cam fitted on windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,176 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 133,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,529 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear flexi brake hose slightly twisted

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 19 Jul 2017 132,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter missing (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear flexi brake hose slightly twisted

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 29 Jul 2016 131,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 131,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 131,093 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting in both rear inner under sills

unable to fully check condition of all inner wings as covers are fitted

unable to fully check condition on all of outer sills as covers are fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 126,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 124,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 121,141 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 121,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 116,060 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 116,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 110,416 miles

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

oil leak from engine . front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 20 May 2011 110,416 miles

oil leak from engine . front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,218 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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AE54 VAD is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AE54 VAD, 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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AE54 VAD is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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