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SG55 FVK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,361 mi
Last recorded124,361 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 FVK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,096 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 123,070 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,052 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 119,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,150 miles

front number plate delaminated

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,809 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,702 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,764 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,761 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,298 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 FVK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

SG55 FVK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SG55 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 FVK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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