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BV05 ZXC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,254 mi
Last recorded109,254 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 99,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 155,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,870 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 7 Mar 2017 83,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,347 miles

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

n/s cat clamp not insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,324 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,737 miles

front tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,101 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,413 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,413 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ZXC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

BV05 ZXC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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