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BT05 VKK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,227 mi
Last recorded81,227 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VKK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,227 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top and bottom (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top and bottom (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,572 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 78,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,602 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 74,602 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,301 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 74,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,413 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 73,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,353 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 53,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 49,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,879 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,697 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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BT05 VKK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BT05 VKK, 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 BT05 VKK registered?

BT05 VKK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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