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AO55 VGC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,319 mi
Last recorded145,319 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 145,319 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 145,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 139,506 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 139,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,458 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,547 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear to inner edge on both front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,758 miles

very slight wear to inner edges on both front tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,555 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

possible slight wear to osf wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,483 miles

slight wear to inner edges on both front tyres

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,483 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight wear to inner edges on both front tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,439 miles

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

slight wear to inner edge of osf tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,878 miles

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

can see brake fluid level

front number plate starting to fade

front wipers slightly split

sheilds fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 48,878 miles

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

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

can see brake fluid level

front number plate starting to fade

front wipers slightly split

sheilds fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,084 miles

near side front tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,777 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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AO55 VGC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO55 VGC, 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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AO55 VGC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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