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BG05 DGU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,961 mi
Last recorded105,961 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DGU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,961 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,548 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,701 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,681 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 136,158 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 136,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 105,714 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 74,070 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 May 2008 43,767 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 DGU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DGU, 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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BG05 DGU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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