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AO05 NJU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,425 mi
Last recorded185,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NJU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 185,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 175,274 miles

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 14 Apr 2016 164,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 155,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emmissions to clean to test

Fail 13 Apr 2015 155,308 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 147,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 142,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 126,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 126,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 117,037 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 117,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,073 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,376 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on inside edge outside measurable area of tread

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,370 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AO05 NJU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO05 NJU, 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 AO05 NJU registered?

AO05 NJU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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