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SG55 FTP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,844 mi
Last recorded80,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 FTP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 63,287 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,287 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,723 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,228 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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SG55 FTP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG55 FTP, 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

How do I check the history of SG55 FTP?

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What year was SG55 FTP registered?

SG55 FTP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SG55 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 FTP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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