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BK55 BYU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BYU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,949 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,649 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,487 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,880 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,927 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)

Surface damage to Offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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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BK55 BYU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK55 BYU, 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 BK55 BYU registered?

BK55 BYU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is BK55 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 BYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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