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BK05 XNL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,356 mi
Last recorded125,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XNL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,584 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 120,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cut in sides wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,780 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 112,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,467 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,859 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 107,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,014 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 102,929 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 99,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,991 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 96,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,584 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,781 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 55,386 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 55,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,399 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,560 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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BK05 XNL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK05 XNL, 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 BK05 XNL registered?

BK05 XNL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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