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BG05 JNK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,725 mi
Last recorded76,725 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JNK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,725 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 71,792 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,187 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 66,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight image poor

main beam dip switch operation

Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,232 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 59,232 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 53,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,120 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 51,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,952 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 47,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,110 miles

All tire valves deteriorated (Slight cracking)

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,451 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,684 miles

All tyre valves deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,495 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 28,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,962 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,974 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

petrol flap does not close

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 JNK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

BG05 JNK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is BG05 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 JNK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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