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PFA 149

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,845 mi
Last recorded96,845 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFA 149
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 96,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant leak

Fail 20 Mar 2026 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,102 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 93,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 93,812 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 93,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,194 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,452 miles

slight perishing around outter wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,452 miles

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

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

slight perishing around outter wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,528 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,528 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,713 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,566 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,720 miles

Both front tyres worn on very inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall (no cords exposed)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on very inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall (no cords exposed)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,749 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,496 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,957 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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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PFA 149 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFA 149, 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 PFA 149 registered?

PFA 149 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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