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BF05 UTB

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UTB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,902 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,012 miles

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

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

Nearside rack arm has some play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear o/s @ rear n/s axle bushes worn

Fail 17 Dec 2021 93,932 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside rack arm has some play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear o/s @ rear n/s axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,172 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 80,706 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 80,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 78,552 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,406 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2016 70,408 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,600 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 65,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,924 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 38,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,689 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 UTB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

BF05 UTB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 UTB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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