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WG05 BXS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,665 mi
Last recorded142,665 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 BXS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2020 142,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,316 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,657 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 127,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,721 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Dec 2016 121,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

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

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

Front wheel brakes not locking on brake test

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,502 miles

Front Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 103,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,289 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2013 95,278 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,976 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,976 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,592 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,458 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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WG05 BXS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WG05 BXS, 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 WG05 BXS registered?

WG05 BXS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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