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SG05 DZJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 DZJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,517 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 105,573 miles

engine undertray insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 94,003 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 87,420 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,621 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,193 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 DZJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

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

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