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BK05 WJU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WJU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 108,160 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 108,160 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,439 miles

Rear surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,750 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 104,749 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 102,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,215 miles

rear sub frame and floor pan has been welded and painted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,553 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,778 miles

rust & welded patches

suspension boots & bushes perished

Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,770 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion patches

rust patches

suspension boots & bushes perished

Pass 17 May 2017 80,172 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 80,169 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,491 miles

E M L ON

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under bonnet sound proving in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2016 74,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E M L ON

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

under bonnet sound proving in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 63,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 50,529 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2012 47,410 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2011 42,994 miles

Drivers wiper blade torn at end

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 36,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,207 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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BK05 WJU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BK05 WJU, 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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BK05 WJU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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