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BV05 NFC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,556 mi
Last recorded105,556 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 105,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,708 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,718 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 60,327 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs heavly corroded and worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,480 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 35,912 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 30,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,736 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 NFC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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