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BG05 JNL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,935 mi
Last recorded94,935 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JNL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2020 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,024 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 86,024 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,844 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 81,843 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,959 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 48,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,496 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,740 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 20,738 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,414 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 JNL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

BG05 JNL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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