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AV05 BKA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,467 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 134,994 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,893 miles

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

both front tyres low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,723 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

play starting in both rear track rod ball joints

Fail 9 Jun 2014 122,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

surface corrosion at both inner sills

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,015 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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AV05 BKA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV05 BKA, 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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AV05 BKA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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