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BK55 UPW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,653 mi
Last recorded134,653 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UPW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 134,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2025 134,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 134,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Track control arm joint dust covers deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,855 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 133,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 133,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills covered with plastic body kits limits inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to routing of them

Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,002 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,404 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,692 miles

under bonnet plastic covers

under floor plastic covers

Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,590 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,796 miles

offside rear has a cut in outer sidewall more then 10% of the section width of the tyre but no cords showing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear pads getting low

tracking required

offside rear has a cut in outer sidewall more then 10% of the section width of the tyre but no cords showing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,557 miles

Both front lower arm bushes have slight play in.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front lower arm bushes have slight play in.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,239 miles

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)

o s r rear tyre cut in side wall

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 UPW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

BK55 UPW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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