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BL05 NBY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,046 mi
Last recorded62,046 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 NBY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 50,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 45,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,164 miles

Front brake pads corroded offside & nearside inners

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to check properly,advise early replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside & nearside front shock absorber casings corroded.

Offside & nearside track-rod ends corroded.

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

Plastic over sills fitted.

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside & nearside inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,320 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 39,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking TO REAR (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,488 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes are covered with under tray

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,941 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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BL05 NBY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BL05 NBY, 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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BL05 NBY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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