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AV05 EFA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EFA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 133,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 123,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Fail 15 May 2018 123,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating flashing (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating flashing (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,009 miles

o/s & n/s rear suspension lower arms outer bushes worn.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 113,786 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s & n/s rear suspension lower arms outer bushes worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,981 miles

oil leaking from nearside differential seal

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,330 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 87,809 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 77,333 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 77,331 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,884 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 61,697 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 61,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 54,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 54,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 43,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,674 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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AV05 EFA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AV05 EFA, 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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AV05 EFA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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