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BV55 VDD

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,530 mi
Last recorded172,530 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VDD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 172,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier main clamp missing - held in with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak adjacent to offside front subframe front mounting (engine covers prevent detailed examination) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting on rear section adjacent to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm thickness and brake binding (nearside almost brand new) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension - front arms - inner bushes starting to wear/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips and cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

dash indicating gearbox and other system faults

non-standard fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 165,847 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 165,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Engine cover loose

Pass 5 Oct 2020 160,361 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,714 miles

all discs worn & lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

intermitant fault on light switch

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2012 59,661 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 59,657 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,981 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 40,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,837 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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BV55 VDD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV55 VDD, 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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BV55 VDD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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