2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.7L Diesel · BD05 UCB
2005 Jaguar S-Type (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 86,015 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
BD05 UCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2026
- 86,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BD05 UCB Mileage History
- 19/03/202470,505 mi
- 25/03/202579,188 mi+8,683 mi
- 07/05/202579,341 mi+153 mi
- 05/05/202685,955 mi+6,614 mi
- 29/07/202686,015 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 6,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD05 UCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar S-Type (BD05 UCB) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner hole along sill (6.1.1 (a)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering hole in chassis le”; “Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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