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BK55 JEU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JEU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 135,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,089 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,089 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 105,301 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 105,301 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 102,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,624 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 65,426 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,052 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,089 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,513 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,430 miles

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

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

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 JEU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

BK55 JEU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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