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BV05 RVU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,747 mi
Last recorded205,747 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 205,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 201,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 193,953 miles

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

o/s/f/wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 193,953 miles

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

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

o/s/f/wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 176,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2013 166,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror is cracked

offside front windscreen wiper is split on the end

Pass 26 Mar 2012 150,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 131,297 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 119,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 119,638 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,229 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 97,047 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 RVU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

BV05 RVU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BV05 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 RVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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