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BG55 KVY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,363 mi
Last recorded102,363 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 102,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,205 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,651 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 85,644 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 85,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,373 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

cracks in tread patterns of both front tyres

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 KVY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KVY, 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 BG55 KVY registered?

BG55 KVY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is BG55 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 KVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG55 KVY have outstanding finance?

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