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WG55 BAO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,883 mi
Last recorded112,883 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BAO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,598 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt stuck around seat (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,583 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,512 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 90,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,672 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Undertray loose

Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,672 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Undertray loose

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,609 miles

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

osf tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake hose ferrels corroding, osf brake hose ferrel corroding.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,691 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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WG55 BAO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG55 BAO, 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 WG55 BAO registered?

WG55 BAO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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