MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
areas of chassis showing extensive corrossion
both handbrake cables showing damage
exhaust pipework very rusty & slight blow from o/s/f joint
o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear & slight perished in tread area
o/s/r tyre slight inner edge wear
rear brake pipes showing corrossion
suspension,steering & brake components showing corrossion inc subframes
various suspension bushes perishes
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bringing on main beam light when operated (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
areas of chassis showing extensive corrossion
both handbrake cables showing damage
exhaust pipework very rusty & slight blow from o/s/f joint
o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear & slight perished in tread area
o/s/r tyre slight inner edge wear
rear brake pipes showing corrossion
suspension,steering & brake components showing corrossion inc subframes
various suspension bushes perishes
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged down too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear exhaust clamps fractured
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 R18 dunlop, large cut through inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both rear exhaust clamps fractured
Nearside Front wheel slightly distorted
Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel slightly distorted
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear diff leaking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake warning light on, but working ok.
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV55 VLO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BV55 VLO, 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 BV55 VLO registered?
BV55 VLO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is BV55 VLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV55 VLO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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