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SD05 KTC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,034 mi
Last recorded75,034 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 KTC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres splitting/cracking on outer most edges

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 75,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Control rod broken device seized. (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 1-2mm near limit. (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to excess on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to excess on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,547 miles

SLIGHT WEAKNESS IN BOTH FRONT ALLOY CONTROL ARMS

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,373 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades torn slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,592 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in n/s/ rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,814 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,257 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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)

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

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

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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SD05 KTC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SD05 KTC, 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 SD05 KTC registered?

SD05 KTC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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