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BK55 UKV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UKV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 86,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing pad lining has come away from metal mounting (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

headlights washers inop

Fail 2 Jan 2025 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm rear bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights washers inop

Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 68,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,865 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,315 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front tyre edges worn ,inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,859 miles

Advise geometry check due to tyre wear

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing on edges and starting to perish and split

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre very split and perished on outer sidewall advise replacement

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish and split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,655 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 34,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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 UKV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

Is BK55 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 UKV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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