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BG05 TEJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,716 mi
Last recorded120,716 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 TEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 120,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play & Ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Secondary bonnet catch(s) inoperative

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner/outer sills, front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 120,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play & Ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm - 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Secondary bonnet catch(s) inoperative

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner/outer sills, front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken on near side. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Toe adjustment arm, outer. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,493 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,467 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,788 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,788 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,692 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 TEJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

BG05 TEJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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