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SG55 FUF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,583 mi
Last recorded169,583 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 169,583 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 153,996 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 153,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,197 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 137,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,607 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 122,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,215 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,714 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,885 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 52,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 40,932 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake discs pitted on inner face

n/s & o/s rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 May 2008 30,073 miles

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

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 FUF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FUF, 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 FUF registered?

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

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The MOT history for SG55 FUF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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