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AD55 ARD

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,742 mi
Last recorded57,742 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 ARD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,742 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s ,greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s ,greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 57,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s ,greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s ,greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,380 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 39,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,118 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,923 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,492 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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AD55 ARD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AD55 ARD, 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 AD55 ARD registered?

AD55 ARD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AD55 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 ARD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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