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BV05 NBZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,305 mi
Last recorded95,305 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,160 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2012 58,737 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leaking onto engine undertray

oil level very low

Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,726 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 30,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,585 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,925 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 NBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

BV05 NBZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BV05 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 NBZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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