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BD05 HGL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,453 mi
Last recorded108,453 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 HGL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 108,453 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 108,357 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,055 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 88,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,601 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,335 miles

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 41,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,685 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,000 miles

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

engine under tray fitted at time of test

wiper rubbers split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,524 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,133 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 26,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 21,995 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 21,995 miles

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

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

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 HGL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HGL, 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 BD05 HGL registered?

BD05 HGL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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