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BJ05 UDG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UDG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2022 86,578 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,066 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 82,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower most bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

prescribed areas corroded

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,949 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear displays honey comb back ground (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower most bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread and on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

prescribed areas corroded

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bush slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber bush slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bush slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber bush slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2016 75,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,768 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished on the inner side wall

Under trays fitted to the vehicle not allowing full inspection of some of the underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement in front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine has a oil leak

Items removed from the drivers view

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished on the inner side wall

Under trays fitted to the vehicle not allowing full inspection of some of the underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,792 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2009 36,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,754 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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BJ05 UDG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UDG, 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 BJ05 UDG registered?

BJ05 UDG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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