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BP54 RTZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,232 mi
Last recorded96,232 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge (recommend replace now)

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 96,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge (recommend replace now)

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,820 miles

centre stop ?

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear upper suspension arm bush worn

offside front tyre devoid of tread and inner sidewall splitting (recommend replace now)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,820 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)

centre stop ?

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

nearside rear upper suspension arm bush worn

offside front tyre devoid of tread and inner sidewall splitting (recommend replace now)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,274 miles

rear brakes worn to limit

slight play in rack

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,844 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear brakes near limit

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres limit ,inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,623 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres limit ,inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,092 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,084 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 47,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BP54 RTZ 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 68.8%.

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 BP54 RTZ, 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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BP54 RTZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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