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PJ05 FKB

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FKB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,799 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 76,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion and holed adjacent to seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 65,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,776 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 62,768 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,012 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,314 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 61,314 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,131 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,563 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 46,023 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,469 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,625 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,613 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)

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,579 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,739 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,291 miles

damage to nearside front wing and door

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2008 15,193 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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PJ05 FKB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PJ05 FKB, 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 PJ05 FKB registered?

PJ05 FKB is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is PJ05 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 FKB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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