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BT05 FGC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,482 mi
Last recorded108,482 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 108,482 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 108,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 99,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 95,804 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components .

Nearside Front wearing on the inner portion of the tyre . also has light damage to tread area of the tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 95,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components .

Nearside Front wearing on the inner portion of the tyre . also has light damage to tread area of the tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,871 miles

both rear anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than other pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

service brake performance only 53%

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,843 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,461 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 FGC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue 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 FGC, 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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BT05 FGC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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