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CE05 BGU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,186 mi
Last recorded159,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 BGU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 159,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Dust cover. (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 153,455 miles

Engine cover under tray.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S. (2.4.A.3)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 153,386 miles

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

Engine cover under tray.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S. (2.4.A.3)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 149,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 144,754 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 144,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 127,840 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 127,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 117,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 107,410 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 107,410 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)

Pass 21 May 2009 89,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 14 May 2009 89,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 60,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BGU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGU, 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 CE05 BGU registered?

CE05 BGU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is CE05 BGU safe to buy?

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