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AP55 DTY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,256 mi
Last recorded140,256 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DTY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,256 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 140,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,617 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 121,158 miles

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

o.s.f wing slight corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2017 121,158 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both side rear rubber (7.1.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

o.s.f wing slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,191 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner

eml light on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres worn badly on inner

eml light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,157 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 101,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,604 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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AP55 DTY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP55 DTY, 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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AP55 DTY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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