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BJ55 LHL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,859 mi
Last recorded123,859 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LHL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 123,859 miles

Engine oil level is slightly over maximum.

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing low on its inner shoulder and is 'scuffing'

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Welded repairs to rear wheels appear to be sound.

Fail 31 May 2017 123,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and is split (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil level is slightly over maximum.

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing low on its inner shoulder and is 'scuffing'

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Welded repairs to rear wheels appear to be sound.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,616 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

play in offside and nearside rear lower hub bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

play in offside and nearside rear lower hub bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,372 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,303 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tyre low screen chipped

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,968 miles

rear pads low

Fail 15 Feb 2013 79,963 miles

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

osr tyre on limit

rear pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,604 miles

rear pads low

Fail 20 Jan 2012 68,587 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)

front pads on limit

rear pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2011 56,591 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,612 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,684 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 LHL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

BJ55 LHL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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