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BT05 VLF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,375 mi
Last recorded155,375 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VLF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 155,375 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 155,315 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 153,943 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 153,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,429 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 139,489 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 139,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 130,912 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufaturers plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,654 miles

Rear suspension rose bush dust covers split

Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension rose bush dust covers split

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,480 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 67,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,709 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,452 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,010 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 VLF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

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

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