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BL55 BOV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BOV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,820 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 73,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,930 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 71,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,740 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,739 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,104 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 66,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,686 miles

Rear differential slightly leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2010 39,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear differential slightly leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,529 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn low and has a nail in outer edge of tread.

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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BL55 BOV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL55 BOV, 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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BL55 BOV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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