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BD05 SZT

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,365 mi
Last recorded156,365 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 SZT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 156,365 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 156,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting Main Beam Switch (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 153,873 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 153,873 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 148,247 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 148,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,101 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 143,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,460 miles

advise free play in offside rear lower shock absorber bush

advise splits in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 132,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 132,440 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 117,278 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 117,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2011 99,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2010 96,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 85,867 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 70,394 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 SZT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

BD05 SZT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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