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BG05 NDJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,886 mi
Last recorded118,886 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2015 118,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,886 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear upper ball joint worn

offside rear lower arm bush worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,274 miles

nearside rear upper ball joint worn

offside rear lower arm bush worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,129 miles

slight play at nearside rear upper suspension ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,115 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,744 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2010 101,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 96,263 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,845 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 NDJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

BG05 NDJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is BG05 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 NDJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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