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BX55 KMJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,352 mi
Last recorded177,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 KMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 177,352 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 177,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 172,274 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 172,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 157,057 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 157,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 135,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,598 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 128,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2019 116,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement wrong side of anti roll bar (1.1.15 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,305 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 110,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 conti (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,511 miles

Coolant leak ()

undetrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,614 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,613 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,787 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,979 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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BX55 KMJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BX55 KMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX55 KMJ registered?

BX55 KMJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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