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BC05 JVE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

205,686 mi
Last recorded205,686 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JVE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 205,686 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 205,669 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 189,867 miles

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

under body covered in engine oil

Pass 10 Jan 2022 178,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 167,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak under body

Pass 10 Jul 2019 161,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 143,943 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,030 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,453 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,982 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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BC05 JVE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BC05 JVE, 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 BC05 JVE registered?

BC05 JVE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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