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CU05 MGY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,769 mi
Last recorded131,769 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MGY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 131,769 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,799 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,489 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2018 112,486 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,215 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,311 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 106,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 100,137 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 96,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,705 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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CU05 MGY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU05 MGY, 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 CU05 MGY registered?

CU05 MGY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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