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BF55 HFL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HFL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 109,339 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 109,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 107,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2024 107,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 107,457 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 107,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,352 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,334 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,295 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,876 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,332 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner rack joint has slight play

Underbody & chassis slightly corroded

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,941 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,828 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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BF55 HFL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF55 HFL, 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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BF55 HFL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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