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BV05 NDG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NDG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,560 miles

bonnet secondary catch seized

front pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2019 124,956 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet secondary catch seized

front pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers masking components

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 118,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 118,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,204 miles

damage on nearside front tyre

slight leak on rack

wear in rear arm bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,468 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to offside front/rear tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres on legal limit worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

damage to offside front/rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2014 108,099 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

chips to windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2014 108,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 99,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag worning lamp on

n/s iner rear tyre worn heavy, smoth limit near cord's

o/s iner rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,054 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag worning lamp on

n/s iner rear tyre worn heavy, smoth limit near cord's

o/s iner rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,880 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 26 Aug 2008 53,246 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,758 miles

some small stone chips on screen.

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 NDG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NDG, 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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What year was BV05 NDG registered?

BV05 NDG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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