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BN05 VNP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VNP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,267 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 98,260 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter has come off of the rack. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,893 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,766 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,059 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 81,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,463 miles

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

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 on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,180 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,180 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 55,663 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,656 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,147 miles

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

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

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cut in outer wall n/s/r but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,208 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 6 Mar 2009 29,484 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 29,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,433 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,428 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VNP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 VNP registered?

BN05 VNP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BN05 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VNP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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