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BL05 XGG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,719 mi
Last recorded95,719 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XGG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,564 miles

brake pipes corroding

outer sills corroding -covered up

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,552 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,255 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,512 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 57,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disks slightly worn

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil level just above min mark

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,514 miles

front and rear pads starting to wear aprox 70%

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 XGG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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