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SG55 FTY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,896 mi
Last recorded84,896 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 FTY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

airbag warning lamp illuminates intermittently

sill guards fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,036 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,916 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Mar 2020 72,654 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test .full inspection of components hindered

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,848 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 33,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 17,788 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FTY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SG55 FTY, 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 SG55 FTY registered?

SG55 FTY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is SG55 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 FTY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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