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BT55 AWZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,511 mi
Last recorded79,511 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AWZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,511 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside inner/outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside inner/outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,492 miles

n/s rear lower suspension bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm boot near wheel. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 56,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm boot near wheel. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,455 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,067 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 40,067 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,977 miles

Engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Full under floor protectors fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2010 14,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,602 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 2,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 2,319 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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BT55 AWZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BT55 AWZ, 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 BT55 AWZ registered?

BT55 AWZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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