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GC55 CMC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,131 mi
Last recorded71,131 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC55 CMC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 71,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 71,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,250 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 70,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,305 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rear main line (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some area under body covered with under sealant

Fail 30 Jun 2021 67,302 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front to rear main line (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some area under body covered with under sealant

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going from front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,522 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 48,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,253 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,000 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GC55 CMC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC55 CMC, 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 GC55 CMC registered?

GC55 CMC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GC55 CMC safe to buy?

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