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S80 THE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,603 mi
Last recorded53,603 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 THE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 53,603 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 48,595 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 48,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,752 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front track rod end dust covers slightly damaged

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,651 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r + n/s/r inner tie rod ball joints have slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,248 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 322,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 21,563 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,489 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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S80 THE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S80 THE, 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 S80 THE registered?

S80 THE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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