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BG05 JHV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,562 mi
Last recorded127,562 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JHV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 122,847 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 122,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,872 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 114,872 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 110,256 miles

Both rear lower suspension joints have some play.

Offside front brake hose ferrule rusting.

Offside rear brake binding.

Offside steering track rod bent.

Fail 13 May 2015 110,256 miles

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

Both rear lower suspension joints have some play.

Offside front brake hose ferrule rusting.

Offside rear brake binding.

Offside steering track rod bent.

Pass 19 May 2014 101,562 miles

Horn slightly quieter tha normal.

Rear brake pads worn thin and rear disks badly pitted. Offside rear brake fluctuating reading.

Pass 24 May 2013 90,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,604 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 77,793 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 68,480 miles

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

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2010 58,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,827 miles

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

front No plate cracked

Fail 8 May 2009 48,827 miles

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

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

front No plate cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 39,623 miles

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

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

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 JHV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

BG05 JHV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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