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BG05 DFO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DFO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 68,979 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,399 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,220 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,218 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 50,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn at edges and cracking at outer edge

both rear tyres worn at edges and cracking at outer edge

rear tyres on tread limit

Pass 30 May 2012 46,029 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 41,485 miles

rear tyres worn at edges

Pass 24 May 2010 36,917 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,678 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,414 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 DFO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

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

Is BG05 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 DFO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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