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EF05 BGZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,388 mi
Last recorded110,388 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,388 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 110,359 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,705 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,630 miles

offside front tyre tread slight wear on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 66,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,907 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 55,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,327 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

O/s washer nozzle broken, but does spary on screen

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,275 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,257 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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EF05 BGZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF05 BGZ, 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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EF05 BGZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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