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BT55 AXA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,991 mi
Last recorded168,991 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AXA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 168,991 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 168,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 166,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear drive shaft boot split

Fail 24 Jan 2017 166,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Offside Rear drive shaft boot split

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

Pass 25 May 2016 164,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

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

Pass 23 May 2014 156,951 miles

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

o/s rear drive shaft boot damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 152,774 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 152,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 151,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 147,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 138,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger airbag light on dash

rear number plate slightly deterioated but readable

Fail 24 Sep 2010 138,591 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

locking wheel nuts on all four wheels look damaged

passenger airbag light ond ash

rear number plate slightly deterioated but readable

Pass 5 Nov 2009 125,712 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 125,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,076 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 92,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AXA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BT55 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

BT55 AXA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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