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AJ55 VLE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VLE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 94,998 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 94,919 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine,side sill,under body covers fitted

under body corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,239 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,341 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,944 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,440 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,725 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,682 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

stone chips to screen

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AJ55 VLE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AJ55 VLE, 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 AJ55 VLE registered?

AJ55 VLE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VLE safe to buy?

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