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BF05 USW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,540 mi
Last recorded147,540 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 USW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,583 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lowers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sills covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,583 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lowers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and sills covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 135,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under side corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,223 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 128,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 1 off sidelight bulb not working

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

unable to inspect sills, underbody and various components due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,458 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

undertrays fitted hampering inspection.

Fail 16 Sep 2017 110,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

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

undertrays fitted hampering inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,864 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,432 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items of test

undertrays fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,431 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre stalk missing or accessable (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items of test

undertrays fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,414 miles

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,183 miles

1.off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.slight play inoff side rear lower shock absorber moutning bush 3.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 70,110 miles

rear brake pads 65% worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 54,667 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 USW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 USW, 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 USW registered?

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

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