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BT05 VUS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VUS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arms all dust covers both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,718 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres cracking in treads still ok

Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres cracking in treads still ok

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,786 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,399 miles

Front tyres cracking still ok

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,530 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under trays

Pass 23 May 2008 38,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 38,142 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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 VUS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

BT05 VUS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BT05 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 VUS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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