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SV55 XRM

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,676 mi
Last recorded124,676 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XRM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 124,676 miles

underbody coverd in under sealant

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,230 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under carriage heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 4 May 2019 121,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitting under engine, brake pipes and outer sile

various corrosion around outside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2018 116,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 113,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 113,745 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 111,394 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 111,394 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

eml stays on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,626 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Slight cut in in Nearside Front tyre wall

Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Engine management light on

Slight cut in in Nearside Front tyre wall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,083 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,691 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 53,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,749 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,744 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,746 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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SV55 XRM is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV55 XRM, 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 SV55 XRM registered?

SV55 XRM is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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