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BL55 BPK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,880 mi
Last recorded136,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BPK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,503 miles

possible play in engine steady mount

Fail 7 Jun 2013 127,499 miles

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

n/s/r child seat fitted

possible play in engine steady mount

Pass 17 May 2012 123,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,701 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 117,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,678 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 95,674 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend inspection

offside rear tyre deflating

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front bumper,nearside front door and sill and dent in offside front door

offside front tyre inner tread to shoulder wearing low

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,141 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 51,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

on carring out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running too lean,oil and coolant temperature at correct temperature

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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BL55 BPK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BL55 BPK, 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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BL55 BPK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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