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BJ55 LJL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,689 mi
Last recorded82,689 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LJL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 82,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,615 miles

Both front tyres starting too perish

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 76,609 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Coolant leak occured during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres starting too perish

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,262 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have deep cuts/cracks in outer tread, no obvious cords or ply visible

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,040 miles

Front front tyres starting to perish/crack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2013 46,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,535 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,533 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2011 37,485 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,157 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

brake servo pipe slightly chafed

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,780 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 LJL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJL, 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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BJ55 LJL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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