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BT05 FFU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,636 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,648 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 62,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,665 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 50,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,164 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,041 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,134 miles

both front tie bar front bushes split

Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,286 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 FFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BT05 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

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

Is BT05 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 FFU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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