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BT05 NLK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,248 mi
Last recorded163,248 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 NLK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 163,248 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 163,248 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 156,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 151,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outermost lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 151,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb missaligned in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded more than one place along pipe length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer and inner gators on rearmost track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded more than one place along pipe length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer and inner gators on rearmost track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outermost lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 145,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot strap missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake just meet requirements adjustment required

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,429 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 135,071 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 130,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 124,391 miles

heat shield over offside rear exhaust box loose

offside rear indicator bulb turning white

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Pass 23 Jul 2016 117,969 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 106,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 90,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 82,355 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,034 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,454 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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BT05 NLK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT05 NLK, 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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BT05 NLK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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