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WG55 BAU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,476 mi
Last recorded128,476 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BAU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers obstruct inspection at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,566 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

inspection to sills restricted due to sill covers

Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,921 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 101,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,976 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 82,876 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,674 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 damaged 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake has slight bind when rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,308 miles

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,304 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,264 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 BAU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BAU, 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 BAU registered?

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

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