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BT54 GUX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GUX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019

front to rear sill covers fitted / ubcc

Fail 20 Mar 2019

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front to rear sill covers fitted / ubcc

Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded and adjuster not working on lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 96,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,258 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Tyres Inner Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 84,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 75,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 65,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,235 miles

a/c condenser leaking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wiper rubbers split

Fail 2 Jun 2010 56,235 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a/c condenser leaking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

wiper rubbers split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,949 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,949 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,056 miles

front/rear brake discs slightly pitted /sureface rust

tracking advised uneven tyre wear

Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 7 Jan 2008 32,400 miles

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

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

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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BT54 GUX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol 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 BT54 GUX, 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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BT54 GUX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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