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DV05 GME

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,191 mi
Last recorded118,191 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 GME
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,191 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s weathered. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

underside of vehicle structure and components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2023 116,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,558 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 104,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer sill and underbody covers obscuring testable components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,782 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,132 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,404 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)

nearside front tyre wall perishing

outer sillcovers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,317 miles

chip in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,871 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,576 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 63,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,161 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,983 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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DV05 GME is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV05 GME, 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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DV05 GME is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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