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BG05 DCY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,533 mi
Last recorded163,533 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DCY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 163,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 157,880 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 155,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 148,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full iinspection

Fail 5 Jan 2018 142,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full iinspection

advise rear tyres heavily scrubbing inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,070 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 124,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front lower tie bar bushes are worn

radiator is stained

Fail 11 Dec 2014 108,453 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear wheels are very close to the calipers

radiator is stained

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 88,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osffside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and show uneven wear

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,502 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,314 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,730 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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BG05 DCY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DCY, 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 BG05 DCY registered?

BG05 DCY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BG05 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 DCY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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