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SW54 BYV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,698 mi
Last recorded88,698 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 BYV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both offside and nearside. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,611 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,379 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,264 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,180 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,824 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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SW54 BYV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SW54 BYV, 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 SW54 BYV registered?

SW54 BYV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SW54 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW54 BYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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