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BJ05 EKU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 88,819 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 84,353 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 84,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,370 miles

advise both front tyres are worn close to limit on inner edges

advise oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2024 80,359 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER ENGINE OR GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,301 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 68,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 67,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,776 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,047 miles

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2018 64,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,810 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,469 miles

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,942 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 8,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,593 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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BJ05 EKU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ05 EKU, 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 BJ05 EKU registered?

BJ05 EKU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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