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BT54 GVA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GVA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,299 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,313 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,296 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4, one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine/under/sill covers.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,110 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 80,110 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,855 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 74,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,354 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 51,181 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GVA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT54 GVA, 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 BT54 GVA registered?

BT54 GVA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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The MOT history for BT54 GVA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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