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SO55 MRX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,179 mi
Last recorded66,179 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 MRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2024 62,807 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

surfrast under the car

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,107 miles

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack in treads

plastic floor and sill covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,105 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s centre and front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion to all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to crack in treads

plastic floor and sill covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,983 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,008 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 29,752 miles

Ferrules and pipes at end of front and rear brake hoses corroded.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 22,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,814 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 15,674 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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SO55 MRX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO55 MRX, 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 SO55 MRX registered?

SO55 MRX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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