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BK55 JFJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,407 mi
Last recorded105,407 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,407 miles

General Corrosion at Rear Axle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,083 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,222 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,935 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 89,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,533 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,168 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 JFJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

BK55 JFJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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