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DE05 VZA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VZA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,941 miles

Service brakes (51%) and Parking brakes (16%) efficiency have only just met the requirements.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

coolant leak.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,487 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,391 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,722 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,711 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,544 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

n/s/f tyre down to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,655 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 66,655 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,566 miles

Offside rear tyre 2mm.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 52,331 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,696 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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DE05 VZA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE05 VZA, 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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DE05 VZA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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