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BD54 UVY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,875 mi
Last recorded97,875 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 UVY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 97,875 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 97,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 92,737 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 92,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,620 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,618 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff leaking from driveshaft sills (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,554 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,009 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,461 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,735 miles

front brake discs worn/ corroded pads ok

Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn/ corroded pads ok

front wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r brake disc badly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,539 miles

advise tracking

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and sidewall damage

o/s front tyre on limit inner edge

rear tyres on limit

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,953 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,876 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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BD54 UVY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD54 UVY, 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 BD54 UVY registered?

BD54 UVY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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