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BG05 DBY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,576 mi
Last recorded112,576 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DBY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 108,091 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 108,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,605 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 92,605 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,626 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 85,626 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,173 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,173 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,314 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly scored and worn

offside front brake disc slightly scored and worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,656 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED OIL LEAK GEAR BOX AREA

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,835 miles

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

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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BG05 DBY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BG05 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 DBY registered?

BG05 DBY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BG05 DBY safe to buy?

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