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BG05 DCU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 DCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 79,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,937 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 75,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 75,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 69,999 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,061 miles

body underneath has corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2021 68,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs poor

body underneath has corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2020 66,378 miles

Nearside Rear cracked and perished

Rear both brake discs faces poor

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2020 66,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear cracked and perished

Rear both brake discs faces poor

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear track arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 57,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,063 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,099 miles

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

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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BG05 DCU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG05 DCU, 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 BG05 DCU registered?

BG05 DCU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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