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BC05 HXH

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,362 mi
Last recorded162,362 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HXH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 162,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2024 162,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 155,795 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

surface corrosion underside

Pass 1 Feb 2022 142,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2022 142,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,171 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 137,971 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 133,888 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belts so to retract

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belts so to retract

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 126,394 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,382 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,778 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,094 miles

slight cuts in both front tyres

slight cuts in near side rear tyre

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,507 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,018 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,262 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,269 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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BC05 HXH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BC05 HXH, 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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BC05 HXH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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