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BV05 KDO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,743 mi
Last recorded112,743 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 KDO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,743 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill/floor area corroded through outside of prescribed area, unable to fully assess due to plastic sill covers. advise further inspection to both n/s & o/s sill areas due to presence of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going to rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 112,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s sill/floor area corroded through outside of prescribed area, unable to fully assess due to plastic sill covers. advise further inspection to both n/s & o/s sill areas due to presence of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going to rear flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 110,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above petrol tank and to rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides subframe mounts and rear subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills behind plastic covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 110,436 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hu bush/lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished on front edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above petrol tank and to rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides subframe mounts and rear subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills behind plastic covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,646 miles

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2019 108,646 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,118 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,639 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 77,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front brakes have slightly restricted free movement

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,001 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 14 Sep 2012 61,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 48,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,287 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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BV05 KDO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BV05 KDO, 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 BV05 KDO registered?

BV05 KDO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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