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BD05 HFV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,356 mi
Last recorded129,356 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 HFV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 129,356 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,269 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,740 miles

bothside rear lower arm,wishbone type outer bush play.

nearside rear brake pipe around chassi corroded.

offside rear brake pipe along tank corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,466 miles

bothside front and rear brake disc/s wearing thin.

bothside rear tyre/s centre tread worn to legal limit- marginal pass should replace.

brake servo assistance poor -marginal pass -need investigate.

cooling leak badly -need investigate.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bothside front and rear brake disc/s wearing thin.

bothside rear tyre/s centre tread worn to legal limit- marginal pass should replace.

brake servo assistance poor -marginal pass -need investigate.

cooling leak badly -need investigate.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 98,492 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,665 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,885 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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BD05 HFV 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 69.2%.

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 BD05 HFV, 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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BD05 HFV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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