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BT05 ZZO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZZO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 152,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 147,853 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 147,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 141,935 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,881 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 135,881 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 128,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 128,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,828 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 115,234 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Dec 2019 115,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,039 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 107,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 90,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,416 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,668 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,710 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 ZZO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

BT05 ZZO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BT05 ZZO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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