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SH54 LZU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,542 mi
Last recorded141,542 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 LZU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 141,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 119,860 miles

(EML light on dash)

front brake bind

under body guards fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2016 119,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50*17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50*17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50*17....2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50*17....2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on prior to test

front brakes binding slightly

under body guards fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 58,262 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,001 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,274 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,971 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 61,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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SH54 LZU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black 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 SH54 LZU, 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 SH54 LZU registered?

SH54 LZU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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