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BV05 ZXG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZXG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,296 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components (not badly)

some surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (not excessively)

underbody trays and sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Fail 24 Feb 2025 74,296 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components (not badly)

some surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places (not excessively)

underbody trays and sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,648 miles

some surface corrosion to underbody / front and rear subframes and suspension components in places

undertrays fitted which restrict inspection of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2023 70,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (may need attention soon) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter heavily perished (may need attention soon)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside and also have reduced pad contact (may need attention soon) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

some heavy surface corrosion to underbody , front subframe , rear subframe and suspension comoponents , coil springs etc.

underbody trays and sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (may need attention soon) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter heavily perished (may need attention soon)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside and also have reduced pad contact (may need attention soon) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

some heavy surface corrosion to underbody , front subframe , rear subframe and suspension comoponents , coil springs etc.

underbody trays and sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,576 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front nearside and offside brakes are slightly stiff to turn wheel by hand when vehicle is jacked up. may need attention soon.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension and steering components in places

underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

nearside and offside front track rod end dust covers are starting to perish

some surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components in places

underbody trays are fitted which restricts inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays are fitted which restricts inspection of some testable items

Fail 5 Mar 2020 65,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays are fitted which restricts inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,800 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop links rubber dust covers are starting to perish

nearside and offside rear inner track rod rubber dust covers are heavily perished

undertrays are fitted which restrict inspection of some items

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,158 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

Nearside Front brake pads wearing very low and brake pad has reduced contact with disc

Nearside Front tyre is worn badly on inner edge and very close to showing cords (will need attention very soon)

Offside Front tyre is showing signs of age cracking (may need attention soon)

Offside door mirror glass is slightly deteriorated (may need attention soon)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are starting to perish (will need attention soon)

oil leaking from rear differential unit

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,170 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are starting to perish (will need attention soon)

oil leaking from rear differential unit

Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,151 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,915 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 40,894 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZXG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

BV05 ZXG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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