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BJ05 JXZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,293 mi
Last recorded130,293 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JXZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 130,293 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 130,288 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner seal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 129,858 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside headlight bad hazing. (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in zone a bigger than 10mm in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive some oil around rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,939 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 127,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 126,401 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 126,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened dics warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 125,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 123,886 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 123,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,070 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in side wall of n/s front tyre

worn edges on front tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,416 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,145 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,639 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inside tread

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,422 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 JXZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ05 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

BJ05 JXZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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