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BG05 JJL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,509 mi
Last recorded121,509 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JJL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 110,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 98,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 May 2010 98,831 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 82,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,408 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 JJL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

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

Is BG05 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 JJL shows 6 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.

Does BG05 JJL have outstanding finance?

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