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SM55 KZF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 KZF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 108,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,723 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,529 miles

nearside mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,976 miles

offside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,261 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,072 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 60,072 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,008 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 48,006 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

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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SM55 KZF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM55 KZF, 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 SM55 KZF registered?

SM55 KZF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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