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BL55 CYV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,044 mi
Last recorded105,044 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CYV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,044 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated (All) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,635 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,377 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,169 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,367 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,393 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,308 miles

Child seat

Fail 17 Sep 2015 91,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat

Nearside Rear Secondary side light does not work

Pass 4 Dec 2014 90,192 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 90,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,065 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,896 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 55,084 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 55,084 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,648 miles

front tyres worn inner edges, tracking advised.

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 CYV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL55 CYV, 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 BL55 CYV registered?

BL55 CYV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BL55 CYV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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