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BT05 FFR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,515 mi
Last recorded96,515 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,319 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,526 miles

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 20 Jun 2017 92,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 3 May 2016 89,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,275 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,356 miles

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

deterioration to all brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,553 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads

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 FFR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

BT05 FFR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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