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BL54 BTV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,276 mi
Last recorded144,276 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BTV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2013 144,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake discs are slightly worn and pitted and corroded due to car parked up for long time

Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,118 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 130,116 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 115,483 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Feb 2009 115,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

N/s/f tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,543 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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BL54 BTV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BL54 BTV, 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 BL54 BTV registered?

BL54 BTV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BL54 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 BTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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