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BG55 CHO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,398 mi
Last recorded128,398 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CHO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 128,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 107,025 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 106,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,448 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,054 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small chip to nearside of windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2017 81,054 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small chip to nearside of windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades split

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 47,935 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight wear

fuel filler drain blocked

n/s/f lower arm front bush worn

o/s/f lower arm front bush worn

Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight wear

fuel filler drain blocked

n/s/f lower arm front bush worn

o/s/f lower arm front bush worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,972 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 31,966 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,908 miles

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

nearside and offside brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,158 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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BG55 CHO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG55 CHO, 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 BG55 CHO registered?

BG55 CHO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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