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BV05 NDJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,188 mi
Last recorded124,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NDJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,188 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 124,183 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rods. both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 116,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Sill and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 116,341 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Both lower hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both drop links inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Sill and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 106,776 miles

o/s/f top wish bone ball joint has play

o/s/r + n/s/r lower suspension rose bushes have play

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2016 96,553 miles

all brake discs worn

both rear lower arm bushes have play

o/s/f top ball joint has play

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 18 May 2015 83,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,573 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,573 miles

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

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

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 14 May 2012 58,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,601 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,077 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 2008 43,164 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,289 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 NDJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NDJ, 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 NDJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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