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BL05 FEF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,832 mi
Last recorded113,832 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FEF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 113,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / outter edges (both front tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively x4 brakes (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe corroded

under body corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 107,902 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,270 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 97,468 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 97,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,857 miles

front lower front arm bushs soft

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front lower front arm bushs soft

Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,823 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn

rear arm bushs starting to wear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,823 miles

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn

rear arm bushs starting to wear

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,016 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,317 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,547 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pads considerably worn.

under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,547 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pads considerably worn.

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,044 miles

undertray fitted to front and side floors

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,799 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

undertray fitted to front and sides of vehicle

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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BL05 FEF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL05 FEF, 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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BL05 FEF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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