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VU55 SDZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,444 mi
Last recorded142,444 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SDZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 134,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 127,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 118,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,891 miles

Nearside Rear caliper piston dust cover split and piston tight in housing - may cause binding

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,670 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 88,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,183 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,661 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 39,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,302 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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VU55 SDZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU55 SDZ, 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 VU55 SDZ registered?

VU55 SDZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is VU55 SDZ safe to buy?

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