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AO05 TVE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,463 mi
Last recorded179,463 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TVE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 179,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 173,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 165,896 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 158,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 158,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 154,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 144,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate is cracked on its edge

fuel filler cap body flap cover is hard to open

o/s/r handbrake cable has chafeing from antiroll bar link

o/s/r reg bulb is showing the colour blue

the n/s front tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 144,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate is cracked on its edge

fuel filler cap body flap cover is hard to open

o/s/r handbrake cable has chafeing from antiroll bar link

o/s/r reg bulb is showing the colour blue

the n/s front tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 134,887 miles

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

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

both n/s and o/s handbrake cables are worn and at contact with the antiroll bar links upper mmountigs

rear reg light is blue in colour

Fail 19 Mar 2012 134,887 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s and o/s handbrake cables are worn and at contact with the antiroll bar links upper mmountigs

rear reg light is blue in colour

Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,311 miles

both rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 125,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 93,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,322 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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AO05 TVE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO05 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

AO05 TVE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AO05 TVE safe to buy?

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