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BU05 XUL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XUL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2025 82,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,862 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2022 70,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,081 miles

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

Rearhand brake just met limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,834 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,589 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,992 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 36,987 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,909 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,250 miles

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,726 miles

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

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

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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BU05 XUL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU05 XUL, 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 BU05 XUL registered?

BU05 XUL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is BU05 XUL safe to buy?

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