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BD05 TAU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,117 mi
Last recorded105,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,117 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,329 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,318 miles

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

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,400 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,653 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,567 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 32,943 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 45,894 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 TAU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 TAU registered?

BD05 TAU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BD05 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 TAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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