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BT55 OBA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,487 mi
Last recorded179,487 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OBA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 179,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 168,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 151,681 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 130,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,840 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,215 miles

washers frozen

Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,215 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

washers frozen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,138 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,971 miles

Off side front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,890 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 OBA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

BT55 OBA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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