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DF05 BHV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BHV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,072 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2017 100,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,509 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,651 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,498 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,686 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 86,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 82,292 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F Wiper blade splitting

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2012 77,587 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

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

Fail 22 May 2012 77,398 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

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

Pass 10 May 2011 72,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 10 May 2010 66,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,048 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,366 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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DF05 BHV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF05 BHV, 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 DF05 BHV registered?

DF05 BHV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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