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BG05 ENR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,613 mi
Last recorded180,613 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 180,613 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 180,545 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 177,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 175,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 175,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 172,114 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 172,087 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 172,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 168,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 154,647 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear to front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2011 154,647 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear to front brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 133,393 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 133,261 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 111,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,429 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 86,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ENR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ENR, 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 ENR registered?

BG05 ENR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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