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C7 GEW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,270 mi
Last recorded129,270 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GEW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,270 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 126,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 124,616 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,122 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,220 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,884 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,495 miles

both front tyres worn low on the inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,495 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn low on the inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,124 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers split at the edges. clearing the screen fine at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,821 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,936 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Front wipers split.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,022 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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C7 GEW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C7 GEW, 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 C7 GEW registered?

C7 GEW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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