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BV05 LJJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,406 mi
Last recorded95,406 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 90,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,649 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 83,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,394 miles

Both rear tyres has slight cracks

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,149 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,149 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,918 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre are wearing on inner edges

front wiper rubbers split

offside headlamp adjuster inoperative

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,209 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)

small stone chips to front screen

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,874 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,525 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,048 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 LJJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV05 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

BV05 LJJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 LJJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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