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BK55 JBZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 97,209 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 97,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

offside & nearside rear track control arm dust covers split

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,106 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

The under side and some components are rusty.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 89,106 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated Black (1.8 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

The under side and some components are rusty.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,578 miles

Corrosion starting to appear to underside of vehicle

Various Suspension Boots perished

Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,578 miles

Corrosion starting to appear to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Various Suspension Boots perished

Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,129 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,434 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,558 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,048 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,984 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3.0 mm

Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,209 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,209 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,876 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 JBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK55 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

BK55 JBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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