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BG05 DDF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,143 mi
Last recorded134,143 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DDF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 134,143 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 134,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 121,166 miles

under engine covered in oil

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,178 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,167 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,180 miles

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

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

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 DDF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG05 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

BG05 DDF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is BG05 DDF safe to buy?

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