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SD55 OVP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,180 mi
Last recorded57,180 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 OVP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,968 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,318 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 56,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,721 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,354 miles

Advise removal of Nearside plastic sill cover for further investigation of body corrosion

Lots of rust on underbody, Front & Rear Suspension Components Etc

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 53,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Advise removal of plastic sill covers both sides for further investigation of body corrosion.

Lots of rust on under body, chassis and suspension components ect.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,789 miles

lots of surface rust underbody, outer sills have plastic covers unable to see clearly, suspect rust?

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,097 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,860 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 49,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 35,988 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,708 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,518 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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SD55 OVP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol 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 SD55 OVP, 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 SD55 OVP registered?

SD55 OVP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is SD55 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 OVP 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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