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AJ05 VVS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VVS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 122,672 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 118,995 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,178 miles

Front CAT RATTLING

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 113,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK BAR RUBBER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK BAR RUBBER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front CAT RATTLING

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,441 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Engine covers/undertrays

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left bank (center join) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

air con pump has signs of a leak

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,317 miles

Engine covers

Signs of coolant leak near bottom of radiator

power steering rack misted in oil

signs of air con pump has been leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Both banks (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Engine covers

Signs of coolant leak near bottom of radiator

power steering rack misted in oil

signs of air con pump has been leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,465 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,473 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,647 miles

Rear disks in poor condition

Undertrays

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,155 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,418 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,512 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,166 miles

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

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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AJ05 VVS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ05 VVS, 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 AJ05 VVS registered?

AJ05 VVS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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