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BT05 VKR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,189 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 112,000 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,890 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 95,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 89,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer joints ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner and outer joints ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM tyre also bald at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner and outer joints ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner and outer joints ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,659 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,671 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,602 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE.

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,052 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 24,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,630 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 19,630 miles

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

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 VKR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 BT05 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

BT05 VKR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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