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BN05 WFU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,534 mi
Last recorded104,534 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WFU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 93,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,028 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,358 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,161 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 47,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,201 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,406 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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BN05 WFU 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 81.3%.

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 BN05 WFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 WFU registered?

BN05 WFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 WFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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