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DE55 VGX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,389 mi
Last recorded140,389 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VGX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 140,389 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 135,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,659 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 123,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,605 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,408 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 107,408 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,675 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,675 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,198 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 89,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,790 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,790 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,676 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,192 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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