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DE55 VGL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,589 mi
Last recorded69,589 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VGL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays

Fail 8 Oct 2016 57,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,592 miles

play noted in offside rear bottom track control arm rear bush

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,477 miles

offside front tyre on tread limit

Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,476 miles

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

offside front tyre on tread limit

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,710 miles

2-front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 25,041 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,033 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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DE55 VGL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE55 VGL, 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 DE55 VGL registered?

DE55 VGL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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