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ST55 FSS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,839 mi
Last recorded39,839 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 FSS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,839 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure (MOT requirements met at time of test)

condensation in nearside rear lamp

Fail 27 Nov 2017 39,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery insecure (MOT requirements met at time of test)

condensation in nearside rear lamp

offside rear brake caliper piston dust cover adrift

Pass 16 Nov 2016 39,494 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle floor cover fitted obscuring components

nearside and offside outer sill full covers fitted obscuring outer sill's

Fail 16 Nov 2016 39,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle floor cover fitted obscuring components

nearside and offside outer sill full covers fitted obscuring outer sill's

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,278 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 37,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,204 miles

Eml light

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,434 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,310 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,119 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 FSS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

ST55 FSS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is ST55 FSS safe to buy?

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