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BL05 NCC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,569 mi
Last recorded114,569 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NCC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 114,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,347 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 87,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,170 miles

Bonnet safety catch hard to open.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 83,147 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bonnet safety catch hard to open.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,095 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,800 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge osf has nail in tread

brake tested by tapley meter

nail in osf tyre

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads geting low

Fail 1 Jul 2008 25,605 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 NCC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL05 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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