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BN05 WGY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,474 mi
Last recorded136,474 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WGY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,474 miles

Headlamp aim becoming poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 136,474 miles

Headlamp aim becoming poor

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,863 miles

Headlamp aim becoming poor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 135,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 135,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,667 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 132,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 122,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,873 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,086 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,086 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing

nearside rear lower hub carrier bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,829 miles

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

engine oil leak

front tyres worn uneven

osr outer brake pad low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,062 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,062 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 40,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,018 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 31,018 miles

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

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

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 WGY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN05 WGY, 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 BN05 WGY registered?

BN05 WGY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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