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SM05 BUJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 BUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 80,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,425 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,425 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt traking arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt traking arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,801 miles

both front tyres persing

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres persing

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,611 miles

front tyres perished on sidewalls

rear brake pads worn to approx.3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,577 miles

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,061 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,494 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded inner face

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,591 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,890 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2009 20,365 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 15,734 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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SM05 BUJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM05 BUJ, 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 SM05 BUJ registered?

SM05 BUJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SM05 BUJ safe to buy?

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