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BG05 JHA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,522 mi
Last recorded158,522 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JHA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 158,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 158,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 158,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2021 157,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 157,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,443 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod bar rear one (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake sticking on slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 155,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod bar rear one (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake sticking on slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 153,468 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 127,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 189,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 94,059 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,651 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak n/s diff seal

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,895 miles

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

air bag light on dash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff slightly damp

Fail 31 Mar 2009 78,890 miles

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

rear diff slightly damp

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

air bag light on dash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2008 64,845 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 JHA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHA, 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 JHA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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