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BN05 UTU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 92,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 92,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,400 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,367 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower sill covers fitted both sides

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner drop sills corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

covers fitted to sills

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,742 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,967 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 9 Mar 2016 59,829 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,180 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,176 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,221 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,056 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,364 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall not showing cord at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,364 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall not showing cord at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre nailed three times and is loosing air

Fail 19 Mar 2010 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre nailed three times and is loosing air

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front brake disc scorred damage not excessive at test but suggest change

n/s front under engine area under power steering reservoir oil dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2009 28,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front brake disc scorred damage not excessive at test but suggest change

n/s front under engine area under power steering reservoir oil dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,763 miles

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

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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BN05 UTU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN05 UTU, 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 BN05 UTU registered?

BN05 UTU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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