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G2 BDL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,442 mi
Last recorded109,442 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BDL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 109,442 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush of front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush of front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,099 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,089 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2017 105,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,968 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on sills and floor.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,026 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 91,026 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2013 90,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 May 2012 66,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,404 miles

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect underside due to large undertray fitted

Fail 9 May 2011 57,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect underside due to large undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 49,524 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,171 miles

both rear brake discs on inside slightly rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,452 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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G2 BDL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G2 BDL, 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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G2 BDL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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