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EF55 FFY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FFY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,755 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension arm

Offside Rear tyre worn near limit

front number plate poor

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2018 128,708 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

discs rusty

some play at o/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,713 miles

centre seat belt not tested

front shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,589 miles

all tyres low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s rear tyre is wearing on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,648 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,916 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,294 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres are near wear bars

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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EF55 FFY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF55 FFY, 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 EF55 FFY registered?

EF55 FFY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is EF55 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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