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BV05 RVW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,080 mi
Last recorded127,080 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 106,890 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 106,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner wall presihed

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,273 miles

Doors - Passengers front damage

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 106,272 miles

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

Doors - Passengers front damage

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

Oil leak

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

gearbox faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,485 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 95,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,411 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 81,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,972 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,844 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,162 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,910 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 RVW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

BV05 RVW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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