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BP54 RVE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

45,427 mi
Last recorded45,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RVE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 45,427 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 45,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 71,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NOT WORKING WITH POSITION LIGHTS ON (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 43,459 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 43,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2022 41,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 41,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 40,516 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 40,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ARM (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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 39,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years old/cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,377 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 37,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,743 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 35,736 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected LARGE STONE CHIP OVER 10,MM IN DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 33,715 miles

Front WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper SMALL STONE CHIP ON SCREEN.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DUE TO SLIGHT DAMAMGE (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,056 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 28,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,214 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,286 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 15,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,402 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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BP54 RVE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BP54 RVE, 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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BP54 RVE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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