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ST55 FSO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,530 mi
Last recorded222,530 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 FSO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 222,530 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear wearing on edges

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 222,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear wearing on edges

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 219,437 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 219,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,260 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 134,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 132,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 210,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 202,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 121,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 120,122 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 113,324 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Sep 2008 103,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 103,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet safety catch not working properly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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 FSO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

ST55 FSO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is ST55 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 FSO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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