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WG55 BBN

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,887 mi
Last recorded130,887 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BBN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 130,887 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2017 126,067 miles

nearside outer sill/ floor edge damaged

welding repairs to offside rear wheel

Fail 5 May 2017 126,065 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside outer sill/ floor edge damaged

welding repairs to offside rear wheel

Pass 3 May 2016 124,235 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 124,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

nearside parking brake cable is routed the wrong side of the antiroll bar drop link

Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,564 miles

damage to nearside front and rear wheels inner lips

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,733 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,698 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BBN 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 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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

WG55 BBN is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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