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BD05 VKG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,167 mi
Last recorded136,167 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VKG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 136,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

uneven tread wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre and tread depth is 2mm

Fail 23 Mar 2021 136,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

uneven tread wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre and tread depth is 2mm

Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 133,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,864 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,504 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

em light on

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,786 miles

N/S/F Tyre is worn on inner shoulder.

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brakes have slight uneven application.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,763 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,814 miles

Petrol flap pin locking broken

Pass 14 May 2009 36,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,520 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 VKG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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