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BF05 USM

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,884 mi
Last recorded117,884 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 USM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,884 miles

unable to check door sills skirts fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2023 117,884 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leak n s r caliper (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

unable to check door sills skirts fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,820 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,807 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,698 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 80,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 80,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,783 miles

nearsided front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 May 2011 65,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,107 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,721 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 USM is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel 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 BF05 USM, 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 USM registered?

BF05 USM is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 USM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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