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BG05 TDV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,833 mi
Last recorded206,833 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 206,833 miles

Both front front lights not working.

Both rear number plate lights dim.

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

Rear diff / damp / slight leak.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 206,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front front lights not working.

Both rear number plate lights dim.

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

Rear diff / damp / slight leak.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 186,621 miles

both front fog lenses are broken

both headlights are misting

Pass 7 Oct 2016 162,182 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 162,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are slightly mishapen

front fog light damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2014 125,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,390 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,252 miles

slight play o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 17 Apr 2012 92,252 miles

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

slight play o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 24 May 2010 77,240 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 13 May 2009 59,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,426 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 TDV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

BG05 TDV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is BG05 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 TDV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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