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S55 KMF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,395 mi
Last recorded193,395 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 KMF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 193,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 193,355 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner mtg bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 112,902 miles

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 7 Feb 2024 107,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,807 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 93,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,646 miles

Nearside HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER U/S

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,135 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,640 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,117 miles

1.both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,463 miles

emissions too clean to be tested

Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,091 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 58,277 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 44,330 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,505 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 36,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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S55 KMF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S55 KMF, 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 S55 KMF registered?

S55 KMF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is S55 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 KMF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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