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SR55 JAG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR55 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 115,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 111,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 111,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 109,914 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 109,914 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 107,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 104,767 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 97,241 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 91,637 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 91,573 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2016 88,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,984 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,264 miles

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Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,264 miles

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

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Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,958 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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SR55 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SR55 JAG, 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 SR55 JAG registered?

SR55 JAG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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