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BG05 JKY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,958 mi
Last recorded101,958 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JKY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 101,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to rubber (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal to rubber (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rubber to metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rubber to metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 96,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 94,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 94,513 miles

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

front brake discs worn lipped

Pass 5 May 2014 85,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2014 85,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 75,303 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 75,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 67,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Side Reflector Damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 58,134 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Fail 16 May 2011 58,134 miles

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

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,127 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 26,902 miles

Air Freshner in drivers view of road.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,902 miles

Air Freshner in drivers view of road.

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 JKY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JKY, 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 JKY registered?

BG05 JKY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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