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BF55 HGK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,922 mi
Last recorded144,922 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 HGK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 144,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 143,213 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 138,711 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,827 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side outer tie rod ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,147 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 121,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,802 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2018 113,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 1.6mm + cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,405 miles

Offside Rear parking brake readings low

engine bay and under body covers fitted

engine waring light on

oil leak unknown

Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear parking brake readings low

engine bay and under body covers fitted

engine waring light on

oil leak unknown

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,158 miles

Full undertray covers fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,377 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 90,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,242 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,009 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,196 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,011 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 HGK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF55 HGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 HGK registered?

BF55 HGK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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