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ET05 XKS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

225,251 mi
Last recorded225,251 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 225,251 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under vehicle corroded, Rear suspension and steering comps corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 157,744 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 157,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 134,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,201 miles

Rear CHASSIS / SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Pass 29 Dec 2016 118,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,078 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,125 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,412 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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ET05 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ET05 XKS, 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 ET05 XKS registered?

ET05 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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