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BG55 XBD

2005 Jaguar S-type

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XBD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,302 miles

Nearside Rear Outer rear track rod arm dust cover slight split

Offside Rear Outer rear track rod arm dust cover slight split

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,637 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,843 miles

The n/s front and o/s rear tyres are splitting between the edge of the inner shoulder and tread

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,315 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,315 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,232 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 32,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 19 Oct 2011 29,077 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)

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

windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,576 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 Oct 2009 21,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,816 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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BG55 XBD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BG55 XBD, 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 BG55 XBD registered?

BG55 XBD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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