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BK55 JDZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,486 mi
Last recorded111,486 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 111,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 111,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,900 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,900 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,008 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,285 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,294 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,469 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,957 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 JDZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JDZ, 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 JDZ registered?

BK55 JDZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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