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AJ55 ALJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ALJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 139,947 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 136,262 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,334 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most - recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 132,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID & product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID & product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most - recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,865 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 110,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,848 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,464 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,520 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,248 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,322 miles

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 ALJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALJ, 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 ALJ registered?

AJ55 ALJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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