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DG05 WTU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,351 mi
Last recorded109,351 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,351 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 109,307 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WARE WOULD INDICATE A SEIZED CALIPER SLIDER AS ONLY ONE OF THE PADS HAVE WORN VERY LOW. ( BRAKES NOT BINDING ON BRAKE ROLLER TEST ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,523 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 106,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 104,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,758 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 99,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,597 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,891 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,092 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,802 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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DG05 WTU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG05 WTU, 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 DG05 WTU registered?

DG05 WTU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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