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BN55 CHO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,670 mi
Last recorded105,670 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CHO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,670 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 105,670 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 101,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,309 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 97,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,663 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,501 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,509 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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BN55 CHO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN55 CHO, 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 BN55 CHO registered?

BN55 CHO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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