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S27 LUX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,396 mi
Last recorded138,396 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 LUX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 138,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 134,258 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,614 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 131,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,911 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 127,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 123,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 123,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,179 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 114,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2014 114,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 108,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,996 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 101,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,414 miles

1.front brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,367 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside front windscreen wiper not fully clearing the screen

offside and nearside front headlight aims are slightly high

offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,547 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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S27 LUX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 S27 LUX, 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 S27 LUX registered?

S27 LUX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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