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BK55 JFG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,616 mi
Last recorded51,616 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JFG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmisson and engine leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 47,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmisson and engine leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 38,359 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 38,124 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 25,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 15,017 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear lower suspension arm inner joint is corroding

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 115,853 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure lense adjuster missing (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear lower suspension arm inner joint is corroding

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,704 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 91,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2012 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,032 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,757 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 31,757 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 JFG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

BK55 JFG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BK55 JFG safe to buy?

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