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FT05 VLH

2005 Jaguar S-type

Beige Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,765 mi
Last recorded172,765 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 VLH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 172,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 168,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 158,292 miles

Coolant leak left little puddle on floor ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 158,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak left little puddle on floor ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 148,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rubber hose/pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full view of components such as brake pipe, fuel pipes etc.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 141,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 132,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,925 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,797 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened binding and showing signs of heat damage (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn unevenly

emissions to clean for emissions test to read

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,990 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,960 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,401 miles

wiper blade,s could do with replacing

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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FT05 VLH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FT05 VLH, 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 FT05 VLH registered?

FT05 VLH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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