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BN05 VNR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,921 mi
Last recorded125,921 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VNR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,928 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 113,750 miles

E.M.L on display

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nsf and Osf tyres worn on inner and splits close to cord on inner sidewalls

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Osr tyre splits on inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,216 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2011 96,436 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2010 90,041 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight diesel leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,041 miles

slight diesel leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,779 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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BN05 VNR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN05 VNR, 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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BN05 VNR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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