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BV05 RVL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,984 mi
Last recorded54,984 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RVL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 54,984 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 54,984 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 54,495 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 54,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to sills, chassis & suspension components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 53,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to sills, chassis & suspension components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,242 miles

Front Brake pads getting low & Brake discs worn

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

Slight corrosion to sills, chassis & suspension components.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 53,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pads getting low & Brake discs worn

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

Slight corrosion to sills, chassis & suspension components.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,285 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

slight corrosion to sills and suspension components

Fail 10 Sep 2018 52,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault codes reset prior to test (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake discs and pads wearing low

slight corrosion to sills and suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,261 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 43,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine coolant leak.(expansion tank).

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,301 miles

nearside front outer brake pad shim touching inner side of wheel rim,recommend attention

offside front tyre inner tread to shoulder wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,702 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 RVL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

BV05 RVL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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