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BV05 NEJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 NEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,148 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 83,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,906 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 80,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,025 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 71,134 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 71,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both lamps low aim adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 67,423 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 67,422 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 64,328 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 64,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 59,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastc cover over door sills

Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

plastc cover over door sills

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,570 miles

condiction of offside rear brake disc on inside

slight bind on offside front brake

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,626 miles

covers over door sills

nearside rear tyre near wear blocks

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,190 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,172 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 NEJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NEJ, 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 NEJ registered?

BV05 NEJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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