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AJ55 VKR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,259 mi
Last recorded105,259 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VKR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 105,259 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer arch and mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 102,963 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,120 miles

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

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Dec 2018 100,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,344 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill holed and damaged (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,190 miles

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Dec 2016 97,190 miles

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,041 miles

Nearside Outer Plastic Cover Fitted To Sill

Offside Outer Plastic Cover Fitted To Sill

Under Shields Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,507 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,307 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 62,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,084 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,613 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,506 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,282 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,903 miles

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

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

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 VKR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

AJ55 VKR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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