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EF05 BHA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,439 mi
Last recorded141,439 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BHA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 141,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 125,482 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,164 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 114,164 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,959 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,953 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,521 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,370 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 51,370 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,858 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 BHA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF05 BHA, 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 EF05 BHA registered?

EF05 BHA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is EF05 BHA safe to buy?

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