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BG05 DEU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,846 mi
Last recorded179,846 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 179,846 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 160,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 158,804 miles

rear brake discs inner starting to wear

Pass 19 Aug 2013 154,081 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 148,027 miles

rear diff pinion seal leaking

rear tyres very low in centre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 138,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 130,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 84,619 miles

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

edge wear n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 May 2008 84,619 miles

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

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

check track

edge wear n/s/f tyre

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 DEU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU registered?

BG05 DEU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is BG05 DEU safe to buy?

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