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BN05 VNT

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,413 mi
Last recorded50,413 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VNT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,413 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,748 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,698 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 37,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,969 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 24,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 18,400 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 16,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 14,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre perishing and starting to crack

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,485 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has cracks to side wall, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,908 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,673 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 VNT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

BN05 VNT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is BN05 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VNT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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