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BN55 CJU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,489 mi
Last recorded139,489 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CJU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 139,489 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 135,241 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,240 miles

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

Engine covers

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

One of the nearside rear sidelights not working

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 128,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers

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

One of the nearside rear sidelights not working

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 111,957 miles

Boot full

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 11,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Boot full

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 111,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 111,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 94,273 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 94,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,001 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,625 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,598 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)

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

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 CJU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN55 CJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 CJU registered?

BN55 CJU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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