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SP55 UDS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,023 mi
Last recorded68,023 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UDS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,070 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at clip marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 54,379 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,959 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 245/40 ZR18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 27,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,482 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SP55 UDS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP55 UDS, 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 SP55 UDS registered?

SP55 UDS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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