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BJ05 EPF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,351 mi
Last recorded134,351 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EPF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 134,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 134,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,429 miles

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

bonnet catch requires attention

Fail 5 Dec 2016 126,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

bonnet catch requires attention

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 119,973 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,582 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 111,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,637 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,043 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 93,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,900 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,082 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,030 miles

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

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

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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BJ05 EPF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ05 EPF, 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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BJ05 EPF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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