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EK55 MDF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,348 mi
Last recorded61,348 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MDF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,452 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 34,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 30,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 28,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,420 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,736 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 21,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 17,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edge down to 3.0 mm

engine under tray bolts/fixings missing leaving tray loose

Fail 19 Feb 2010 11,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,346 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 9,086 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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EK55 MDF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EK55 MDF, 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 EK55 MDF registered?

EK55 MDF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 MDF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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