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BF05 KYE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KYE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 110,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 110,616 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 104,854 miles

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

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

Offside Sill corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 104,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

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

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

Offside Sill corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 99,870 miles

All brake discs worn but not excessively

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 99,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All brake discs worn but not excessively

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 94,344 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2022 83,640 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 83,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,558 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,632 miles

Nearside Front fog light has water inside

Nearside sill has slight corrosion but has sill covers fitted

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage but no cords can be see

Offside sill has slight corrosion but has sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,863 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,882 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,152 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,671 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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BF05 KYE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF05 KYE, 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 BF05 KYE registered?

BF05 KYE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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