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AY55 KJK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,285 mi
Last recorded102,285 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KJK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 102,285 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 102,054 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short above subframe (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

covers obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas

Pass 15 May 2017 92,937 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 92,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,098 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

plastic cover along front under bonnet loose

slight oil leak on o/s of engine hidden by trays

underbody trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,521 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,570 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper rubbers split at ends .

Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,518 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 39,316 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,316 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,933 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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AY55 KJK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black 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 AY55 KJK, 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 AY55 KJK registered?

AY55 KJK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is AY55 KJK safe to buy?

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