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S70 NKG

2005 Jaguar S-type

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests47 (33 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate70.2%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 NKG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

33 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 115,207 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 115,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess plastic coating on inner cable perished (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sillcovers and under floor covers length of vehicle not allowing full visual

under bonnet heat matting loose

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 114,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 95,830 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 112,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 112,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,759 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 111,217 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 111,194 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,671 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 107,671 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose drivers (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,420 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 100,488 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2019 100,488 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules braided hose corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,529 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

ignition switch faulty operation

Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

ignition switch faulty operation

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 72,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended brake light function not working (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,887 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,887 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,402 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,385 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,685 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,914 miles

DASH POD CLEARED PRIOR TO TEST AS VARIOUS OBJECTS WERE BLOCKING VIEW TO THE SPEEDO AND HIDING THE FOG AND MAIN BEAM TELL TALES

VARIOUS ITEMS WERE REMOVED BEFORE THE MOT FROM DASH WHICH WERE OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

nearside front tyre has a large impact damage on the outer sidewall

Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

DASH POD CLEARED PRIOR TO TEST AS VARIOUS OBJECTS WERE BLOCKING VIEW TO THE SPEEDO AND HIDING THE FOG AND MAIN BEAM TELL TALES

VARIOUS ITEMS WERE REMOVED BEFORE THE MOT FROM DASH WHICH WERE OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

nearside front tyre has a large impact damage on the outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2013 34,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyres splitiing on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyres splitiing on inner sidewall

Pass 15 May 2012 25,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,632 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)

Pass 18 May 2011 14,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,346 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 5,402 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,604 miles

slight kerbing damage to rear tyre outer sidewalls noted

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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S70 NKG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.2%.

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 S70 NKG, 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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S70 NKG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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