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BJ55 LBZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,719 mi
Last recorded138,719 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod control arm. high lighted with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod control arm. high lighted with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper banjo (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 124,392 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 124,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,360 miles

front brake pads appear low ..rears not visable .......

Fail 9 Jun 2017 112,360 miles

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

front brake pads appear low ..rears not visable .......

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,713 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,690 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,790 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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BJ55 LBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green 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 BJ55 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

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

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