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BV05 LNU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,981 mi
Last recorded144,981 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LNU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 144,981 miles

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

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

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

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring componants

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,226 miles

Front both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very rusty & worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 137,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dull (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very rusty & worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

items removed from screen

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,184 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding and o/s (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

items removed from screen

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,304 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,361 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 65,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,679 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,111 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 LNU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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