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EF05 BKU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,544 mi
Last recorded102,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 102,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rear suspension bushes are deteriorated and nearside bushes are creaking

front shock absorbers and coil springs are corroded

rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 102,541 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parking in middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very low on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension bushes are deteriorated and nearside bushes are creaking

front shock absorbers and coil springs are corroded

rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,151 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,690 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 75,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,710 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,155 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,712 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 54,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 53,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,210 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,838 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 47,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front lower powersteering pipe damp

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front disc pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,011 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,986 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,402 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,150 miles

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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EF05 BKU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF05 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

EF05 BKU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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