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BL05 YRS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,723 mi
Last recorded176,723 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 176,723 miles

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 3 Aug 2016 176,294 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 171,841 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 162,402 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 162,399 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 154,177 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 154,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 145,112 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 145,112 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn inner edges 235/50/zr/17/96y

Pass 21 Jul 2011 126,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 103,726 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 103,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 76,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 51,960 miles

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

front brake pads worn low, advise replacement soon.

n/s rear brake pads worn very low, advise replacement.

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 YRS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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