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BG05 JMU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,370 mi
Last recorded133,370 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JMU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 133,370 miles

OS & NS FRONT FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED.

Fail 30 Mar 2026 133,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OS & NS FRONT FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,565 miles

OS & NS SILL COVERS FITTED.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 120,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached REAR.BOLT MISSING. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,870 miles

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

os & ns outer sill covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tracking arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,813 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 24,916 miles

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HUB

Pass 28 May 2009 4,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,670 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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BG05 JMU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

BG05 JMU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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