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BV05 NCJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,773 mi
Last recorded185,773 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 185,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 185,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear No free movement on rear foot brake

Pass 22 Mar 2021 170,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody/suspenshion components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to gain full inspection of front to rear brake pipes from plastic under tray covers

unable to gain full inspection of outer sills from plastic covers

Fail 3 Jul 2019 143,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to gain full inspection of front to rear brake pipes from plastic under tray covers

unable to gain full inspection of outer sills from plastic covers

Pass 12 May 2018 124,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 111,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,629 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 97,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 90,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 87,642 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,034 miles

both front track control arm bushes deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and liped

Fail 26 Apr 2010 86,032 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front track control arm bushes deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and liped

Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,013 miles

slight play in nsr lower shock bush

Fail 18 Apr 2009 82,013 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nsr lower shock bush

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,254 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 NCJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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