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BG05 ENJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ENJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 61,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 58,975 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 57,737 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 56,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords possible nail or other object stuck in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 56,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords possible nail or other object stuck in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 55,262 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,299 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer reflector missing

Pass 14 May 2019 46,269 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 39,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 39,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn from inner shoulder tread/flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 32,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,518 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 17,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2013 14,115 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 14,100 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 11,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,447 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,083 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 9,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2009 7,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 7,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2008

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 ENJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG05 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 ENJ registered?

BG05 ENJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is BG05 ENJ safe to buy?

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