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BD05 VKF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,596 mi
Last recorded189,596 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VKF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 189,596 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 166,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 139,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 138,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 138,181 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 136,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,990 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 134,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,631 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 111,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,814 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,842 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,841 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

small chips on screen

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate stone chipped

Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate stone chipped

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 VKF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VKF, 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 BD05 VKF registered?

BD05 VKF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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