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CE05 BFY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 BFY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,835 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,833 miles

Nearside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,000 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,906 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 31,859 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic cover under front of car (engine bay)

plastic covers over outter and inner sills

scratch on front windscreen in zone b

wiper blade offside

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,555 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic cover under front of car (engine bay)

plastic covers over outter and inner sills

scratch on front windscreen in zone b

wiper blade offside

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,691 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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CE05 BFY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CE05 BFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE05 BFY?

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What year was CE05 BFY registered?

CE05 BFY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is CE05 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 BFY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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