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BV05 LLJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,732 mi
Last recorded85,732 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,732 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,609 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,940 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in inner side wall but thru. to cords

head light dip switch slightly faulty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,512 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,036 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,172 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,878 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 LLJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 LLJ registered?

BV05 LLJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 LLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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