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SG55 OLH

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 106,468 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex under vehicle next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and centre of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub carrier bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes, front 1 more than rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,234 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under tray fitted sill cover fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,519 miles

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

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

Rear Handbrake cables rubbing through on rear anti roll bar drop links

Underpan obscuring inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2015 86,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Handbrake cables rubbing through on rear anti roll bar drop links

Underpan obscuring inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 1 May 2014 77,564 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 66,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,053 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2011 48,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,081 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

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 OLH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

SG55 OLH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is SG55 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 OLH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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