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BT05 EYC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EYC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 140,217 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 140,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,129 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 120,676 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

condition of rear brake diss on inside

offside rear bottom suspension arm outer bush movement

Pass 21 May 2015 120,676 miles

condition of rear brake diss on inside

offside rear bottom suspension arm outer bush movement

Pass 22 May 2014 104,064 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

traction control light illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,464 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 45,395 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread ,tyre pressure low .

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,268 miles

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread ,tyre pressure low .

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,113 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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BT05 EYC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT05 EYC, 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 BT05 EYC registered?

BT05 EYC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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