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BV05 LMK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,295 mi
Last recorded142,295 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LMK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 142,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside sill corroding

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 8 Feb 2021 137,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement mounting rubber missing and rubbing drive shaft and anti roll bar (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside sill corroding

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 31 Jan 2020 133,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak rear diff

Fail 29 Jan 2020 133,978 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,839 miles

o/s/f has oil leak

rear diff is wet with oil

Fail 30 Mar 2016 115,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding both sides binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure bolt loose and nut at balljoint end also loose (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f has oil leak

rear diff is wet with oil

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,285 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 94,425 miles

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

airbag light stays on

Fail 8 May 2012 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 84,830 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 20 May 2010 76,697 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,893 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,444 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 42,970 miles

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

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 LMK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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