MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap unable to lock shut and seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner sill covered by plastic trim unable to view all of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle bush at shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner sill corroded inner sill covered by plastic trim unable to view all of inner sill
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under body corrosion, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright-bulb wrong (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim-bulb wrong (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge/tread splitting/damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
engine mil light on
noise from/around brake pedal area when operated
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
fuel cap damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
fuel cap damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion on o/s brake pipe going to rear hose
corrosion on rear chassis sections and sill panels
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and spliting on sidewalls
nail in n/s rear tyre
o/s inner tail lamp not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
corrosion on o/s brake pipe going to rear hose
corrosion on rear chassis sections and sill panels
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and spliting on sidewalls
nail in n/s rear tyre
o/s inner tail lamp not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil contamination to o/s/f front suspension arm inner bush
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil contamination to o/s/f front suspension arm inner bush
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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DE55 VGX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DE55 VGX, 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 VGX registered?
DE55 VGX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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