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E26 ESK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,547 mi
Last recorded76,547 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 ESK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,514 miles

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

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

front track rod end both sides are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from underside area

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,993 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,457 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,154 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,701 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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E26 ESK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E26 ESK, 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 E26 ESK registered?

E26 ESK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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