CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ07 VLE

2007 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar S-type68,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VLE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,396 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 82,394 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,238 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 79,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 76,351 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 72,966 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,733 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 65,755 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 65,755 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 62,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 59,576 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2017 54,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,149 miles

Near side rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,053 miles

Front brake hose ferrules rusty.

Near side rear tyre sidewall damaged: no cords exposed at time of test.

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,053 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake hose ferrules rusty.

Near side rear tyre sidewall damaged: no cords exposed at time of test.

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,268 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,165 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,127 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,612 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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ07 VLE is a 2007 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,411 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 BJ07 VLE, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ07 VLE?

You can check the full history of BJ07 VLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ07 VLE registered?

BJ07 VLE is a 2007 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is BJ07 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 VLE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ07 VLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ07 VLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.