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SC05 TBZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 TBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,145 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 75,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2014 75,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 72,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,856 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 50,922 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 50,921 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,872 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 44,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SC05 TBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC05 TBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC05 TBZ registered?

SC05 TBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is SC05 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 TBZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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