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BD05 HGP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 61,723 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill limited view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,695 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,021 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 61,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 59,473 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 24 May 2019 59,472 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both control arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear suspension components rubber dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,241 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

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

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

Offside Rear tyrte perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 53,619 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyrte perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 53,600 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory nearside rear tyre has tearing to inner side wall

advisory offside rear tyre is deteriorated and has tearing to tread

Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,867 miles

front brake disc's slight corrosion to braking faces

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre small cut to inner sidewall

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,635 miles

advisory deisel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 44,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,426 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges but centre tread slightly deeper

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake discs very pitted

Pass 23 May 2009 38,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,522 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 HGP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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