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SE54 GHO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 GHO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 124,236 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,510 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 120,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 May 2019 113,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 113,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 111,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 111,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 108,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 5 May 2017 108,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,688 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 88,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,235 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,371 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,054 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,845 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 377,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,997 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 23,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,857 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 23,857 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel flap will not close

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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SE54 GHO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SE54 GHO, 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 SE54 GHO registered?

SE54 GHO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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