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BK55 JBU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,140 mi
Last recorded133,140 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 133,132 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 114,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 96,348 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 96,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,811 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

REAR PADS WORN LOW

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,875 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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BK55 JBU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BK55 JBU, 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 BK55 JBU registered?

BK55 JBU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is BK55 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 JBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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