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DF05 OLU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,199 mi
Last recorded162,199 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 162,199 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 151,470 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,435 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 126,810 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 126,810 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,066 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,846 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,443 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,252 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 26,250 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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DF05 OLU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black 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 DF05 OLU, 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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DF05 OLU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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