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DF55 EBC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,350 mi
Last recorded109,350 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 EBC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 109,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,304 miles

General Corrosion and Surface Rust around Vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 97,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,824 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,122 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 45,207 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,124 miles

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 23,207 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,300 miles

rear tyre walls cracking due to age

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

l/h/f reflector cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 5,985 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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DF55 EBC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DF55 EBC, 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 DF55 EBC registered?

DF55 EBC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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