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BG55 KCN

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,023 mi
Last recorded106,023 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KCN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,255 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,872 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,738 miles

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

osf tyre close to cords on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,032 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,753 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,930 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,084 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 KCN is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

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

Is BG55 KCN safe to buy?

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