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BG05 DFA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,268 mi
Last recorded13,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 13,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge......outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 11,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 8,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 6,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 4,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 3,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 3,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 2,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 2,403 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 1,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 11,124 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 DFA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

BG05 DFA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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