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BV55 VLO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,448 mi
Last recorded145,448 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VLO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 145,448 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 145,448 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 142,735 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,014 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,841 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,837 miles

areas of chassis showing extensive corrossion

both handbrake cables showing damage

exhaust pipework very rusty & slight blow from o/s/f joint

o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear & slight perished in tread area

o/s/r tyre slight inner edge wear

rear brake pipes showing corrossion

suspension,steering & brake components showing corrossion inc subframes

various suspension bushes perishes

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,837 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bringing on main beam light when operated (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

areas of chassis showing extensive corrossion

both handbrake cables showing damage

exhaust pipework very rusty & slight blow from o/s/f joint

o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear & slight perished in tread area

o/s/r tyre slight inner edge wear

rear brake pipes showing corrossion

suspension,steering & brake components showing corrossion inc subframes

various suspension bushes perishes

Pass 3 Jul 2019 131,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 131,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged down too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight chafing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,003 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps fractured

Fail 5 Jul 2018 128,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 R18 dunlop, large cut through inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear exhaust clamps fractured

Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly distorted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel slightly distorted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,978 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,364 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

parking brake warning light on, but working ok.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,159 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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BV55 VLO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BV55 VLO, 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 BV55 VLO registered?

BV55 VLO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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