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BT05 ZYG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZYG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,726 miles

Nearside Front movement detected from suspension when brake tested

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose inside baffels loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged offside & nearside front perished (5.2.3 (j))

main beam switch opperation slightly defective

under trays covering componants

Fail 15 Aug 2019 113,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stay lever sticking (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front movement detected from suspension when brake tested

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose inside baffels loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged offside & nearside front perished (5.2.3 (j))

main beam switch opperation slightly defective

under trays covering componants

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,252 miles

bonnet stay catch lever sticking

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 8 Aug 2018 105,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible front letters deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Offside Undertray likely to become detached section insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay catch lever sticking

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush has movement but not excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar end link has play in a ball joint

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

abs warning message on computer intermittant fault

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear lightly scored (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush has movement but not excessive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar end link has play in a ball joint

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

abs warning message on computer intermittant fault

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear lightly scored (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,130 miles

Oil level at minimum

Fail 19 Aug 2016 89,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre at 2.00mm

Oil level at minimum

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres worn advise main beam switch worn

Fail 12 Dec 2014 79,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres worn advise main beam switch worn

Pass 27 Dec 2013 74,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 74,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,836 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 67,659 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 59,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,784 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 22 Oct 2010 50,784 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 2 Oct 2010 50,250 miles

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)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,357 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

child seat not fitted correctly

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 ZYG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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