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BN05 WGP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WGP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 106,291 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 106,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,545 miles

trims covering sills

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2020 103,635 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,509 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps broken on both nearside and offside (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,236 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge (245/40/zr18)

Rear discs heavily corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,763 miles

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

both front braided brake hoses deteriorated

both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,644 miles

fluid leaking from nearside front of engine bay. requires further investigation due to poor visibility

nearside front braided brake hose outer plastic cover slightly damaged

offside front braided brake hose outer plastic cover slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2015 83,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

fluid leaking from nearside front of engine bay. requires further investigation due to poor visibility

nearside front braided brake hose outer plastic cover slightly damaged

offside front braided brake hose outer plastic cover slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 75,471 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

offside front tyre worn on inner edge,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 8 May 2012 67,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,962 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,952 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,147 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,252 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 34,563 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 WGP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WGP, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 WGP?

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What year was BN05 WGP registered?

BN05 WGP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BN05 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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