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DG55 WBU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,851 mi
Last recorded59,851 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 59,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,169 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 56,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,994 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rose joint boot split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rose joint boot split

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,237 miles

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

all tyre valves are perished/cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,146 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and starting to crack

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split in upper rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper torn at end

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 28 Aug 2014 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,604 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,192 miles

all tyres starting to crack

both front tyres getting low

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to all brake discs

unable to check inner brake pads

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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DG55 WBU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG55 WBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 WBU registered?

DG55 WBU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is DG55 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 WBU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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