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AU55 MFE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,659 mi
Last recorded82,659 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 MFE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both tie rods inner dust covers and offside outer cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,190 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms all bushes- strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both tie rods inner ball joints dust covers and offside outer cover deteriorated and weeping grease (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to offside front tyre's side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,190 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from differential ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms all bushes- strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both tie rods inner ball joints dust covers and offside outer cover deteriorated and weeping grease (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to offside front tyre's side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes - strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from differential ()

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rods inner dust covers and offside outer dust cover deteriorated and weeping grease (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre's side wall

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,776 miles

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

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

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

gearbox has slight oil leak from multi-plug

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,775 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (font arm) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

gearbox has slight oil leak from multi-plug

offside front brake back plate loose

spare tyre deflated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,648 miles

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

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

slight oil leak (differential)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,374 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,374 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,693 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,693 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,193 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges, tracking/geo?

rear diff. leaky

Fail 4 Oct 2010 37,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges, tracking/geo?

rear diff. leaky

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,468 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 19,468 miles

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

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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AU55 MFE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU55 MFE, 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 AU55 MFE registered?

AU55 MFE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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