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BJ55 LBV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LBV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,635 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,630 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure sill roted away by seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,345 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,167 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,763 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,124 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on inside edge o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

uneven tyre wear on inside edge o/s/f and n/s/f

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 38,644 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,701 miles

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

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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BJ55 LBV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ55 LBV, 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 BJ55 LBV registered?

BJ55 LBV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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