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BK55 UKW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,064 mi
Last recorded37,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UKW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 37,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses, long steel pipe section of ferrule at body end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre dated 2016

Offside front tyre dated 2011.

Offside rear tyre dated 2016

Fail 24 Jun 2025 37,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters are unserviceable. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm/stabilising link outer balljoint/sleeve. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses, long steel pipe section of ferrule at body end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre dated 2016

Offside front tyre dated 2011.

Offside rear tyre dated 2016

Pass 23 May 2024 36,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 36,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 35,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 35,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy from calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy from calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 34,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre flat pumped up before the test

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,036 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 12,144 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 UKW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

BK55 UKW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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