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BJ55 LJC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,497 mi
Last recorded114,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 114,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 108,201 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,019 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread just above 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 94,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread just above 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,414 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,084 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 80,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking banjo at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,255 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,420 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,420 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,787 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 LJC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver 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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

BJ55 LJC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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