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EK55 XEW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,831 mi
Last recorded120,831 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XEW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,831 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 120,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,297 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,695 miles

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

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 XEW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

EK55 XEW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is EK55 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 XEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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