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VN55 FAA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,911 mi
Last recorded86,911 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FAA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,911 miles

Front windscreen damage swept area

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front reflector lens broken

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link rod balljoint has play

Offside Rear flexi brake hose damaged

Offside Rear park brake cable caliper locking tabs broken

Rear o/s & n/s shock absorbers light misting of oil

coolant leak

front and rear brake efforts imbalanced

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2021 86,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front windscreen damage swept area

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front reflector lens broken

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link rod balljoint has play

Offside Rear flexi brake hose damaged

Offside Rear park brake cable caliper locking tabs broken

Rear o/s & n/s shock absorbers light misting of oil

coolant leak

front and rear brake efforts imbalanced

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,677 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,565 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,133 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,373 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable fouling antiroll bar

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 67,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable fouling antiroll bar

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,951 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,969 miles

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

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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VN55 FAA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VN55 FAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 FAA registered?

VN55 FAA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is VN55 FAA safe to buy?

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