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SG05 DYJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,128 mi
Last recorded137,128 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 DYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 137,128 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side zero effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Axle front bush in Chassis. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod ball joint marked. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Axle front Bush in Chassis. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod ball joint marked. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 133,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 133,442 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Flexi hose / metal pipe burst / leaking while testing brakes. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 116,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 115,365 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,264 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,560 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,131 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 10 Feb 2014 79,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,349 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,337 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,985 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,446 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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SG05 DYJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SG05 DYJ, 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 SG05 DYJ registered?

SG05 DYJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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