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AJ55 AHA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,454 mi
Last recorded155,454 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AHA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 155,454 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabilizer bar boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers unable to check for corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2019 149,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2018 140,271 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 128,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 127,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 121,371 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 116,230 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 116,146 miles

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

1 n/s/rear side lamp bulb inop

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,409 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 98,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,648 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear discs slightly scored

unable to see innert brake pads

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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AJ55 AHA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 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 S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 AHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ55 AHA registered?

AJ55 AHA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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