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BT54 GVZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,197 miles

Offside Rear slight play in tie rod ball joint

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,197 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear slight play in tie rod ball joint

eml light on

engine missfire

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,214 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

eml light on

small splits wiper blades

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,774 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,304 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,439 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,334 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,894 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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BT54 GVZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

BT54 GVZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is BT54 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 GVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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