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BF05 USH

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,860 mi
Last recorded117,860 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 USH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,860 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,433 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,783 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm bush (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 USH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BF05 USH, 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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BF05 USH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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