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SJ05 FFU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,968 mi
Last recorded163,968 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 FFU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 163,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips on front screen

Fail 6 Feb 2015 163,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips on front screen

Pass 4 Feb 2014 136,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator bottom edge damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2014 136,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator bottom edge damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,590 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN (BORDERLINE)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES WORN (BORDERLINE)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear exhaust heatshield loose

Oil leak

Radiator damaged

Slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Jan 2013 109,590 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN (BORDERLINE)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES WORN (BORDERLINE)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Radiator damaged

Slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,560 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM EXSPANSION BOTTLE

Front brake pads & discs worn

Nearside front-raer brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,458 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 54,458 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 46,870 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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SJ05 FFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ05 FFU, 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 SJ05 FFU registered?

SJ05 FFU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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