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BD05 VJK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,322 mi
Last recorded71,322 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VJK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,322 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 71,319 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,427 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,210 miles

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,435 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 51,435 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At brake caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At brake caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,792 miles

full undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,496 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 29,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 23,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,191 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,720 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 17,560 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BD05 VJK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD05 VJK, 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 BD05 VJK registered?

BD05 VJK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is BD05 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 VJK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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