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BG05 LRY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,371 mi
Last recorded131,371 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LRY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 131,371 miles

General corrosion to underside rear

NSR arch corroded

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

OSR arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 131,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

General corrosion to underside rear

NSR arch corroded

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

OSR arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 131,015 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 18 Apr 2024 129,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 126,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 117,966 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 115,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,271 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 110,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,755 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,503 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,727 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,754 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,754 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 63,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 53,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,796 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 May 2008 34,353 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 LRY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

BG05 LRY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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