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ST55 FSF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 FSF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens milky. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm inner and outer ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens milky (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm inner and outer ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 102,247 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 100,939 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 100,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 98,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 92,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 92,112 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 86,070 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 86,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,398 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY INSECURE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,310 miles

eml light on

Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,055 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R17W (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,758 miles

Light wiper marks windscreen

O/S front door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 59,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,934 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,856 miles

front windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2011 50,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

front brake discs worn

front windscreen damaged

rear brake discs excessivly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,020 miles

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

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

engine man/light staying on

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,476 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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ST55 FSF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST55 FSF, 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 ST55 FSF registered?

ST55 FSF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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