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BF05 USN

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,587 mi
Last recorded79,587 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 USN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 79,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 79,408 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 69,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,289 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 68,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,465 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,823 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,171 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,053 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,053 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,283 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,010 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,655 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,988 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,244 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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BF05 USN is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

BF05 USN is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 USN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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