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BJ55 LHN

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LHN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 118,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable frayed n/s rear

Fail 22 Sep 2012 108,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 108,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,282 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,149 miles

Front tyre treads worn on edges

Offside rear tyre tread low

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 LHN is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHN, 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 BJ55 LHN registered?

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

Is BJ55 LHN safe to buy?

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