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BT55 KPV

2006 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,402 mi
Last recorded161,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KPV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 161,402 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front wipers slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 155,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2016 152,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 149,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 141,610 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,283 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 133,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 119,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 119,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,929 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 106,908 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,674 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 79,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,811 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 KPV is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 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 KPV, 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 20 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 KPV registered?

BT55 KPV is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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