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VU05 BYJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,153 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak Coolant Bottle ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 102,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak Coolant Bottle ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 97,037 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,192 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top ball joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,525 miles

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

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

Rear sub-frame very rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear sub-frame very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe Heavily corroded/weakened in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bush splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Noticeable play .ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer and inner bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber, lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres, wearing on outer edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside split at ends. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,352 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,005 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,761 miles

o/s wiperblade torn on end

Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,760 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiperblade torn on end

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,425 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,989 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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VU05 BYJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU05 BYJ, 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 VU05 BYJ registered?

VU05 BYJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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