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SJ55 HYL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,103 mi
Last recorded152,103 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 HYL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,103 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit-wipers smearing

parking brake passed on limit-o/s/r suspension arm bushes slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2016 152,103 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

parking brake passed on limit-o/s/r suspension arm bushes slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,075 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 146,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 141,435 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 127,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,923 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 115,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,320 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 74,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,517 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,517 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,571 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,570 miles

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

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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SJ55 HYL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SJ55 HYL, 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 SJ55 HYL registered?

SJ55 HYL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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