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BF05 USE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,021 mi
Last recorded130,021 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 USE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 130,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 122,400 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under covers loose

rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear abs wire insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2016 122,400 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under covers loose

rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear abs wire insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,687 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 113,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s tyere damaged under body pannel fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 94,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake outer cables touching rear roll bar top mountings and will allow ingress of water over time

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,868 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 81,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 62,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,592 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

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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BF05 USE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue 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 BF05 USE, 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 BF05 USE registered?

BF05 USE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BF05 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 USE 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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