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SG55 FVC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 FVC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 94,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,621 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrsion present under vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,271 miles

outer fuel cap not locking light under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,802 miles

outer fuel cap not locking

Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

outer fuel cap not locking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,429 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 55,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,802 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,996 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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SG55 FVC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

SG55 FVC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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