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SJ05 GSV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,413 mi
Last recorded106,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 GSV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,413 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill jacking point corroded. Sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,821 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion rear

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,315 miles

Front brake pads low

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

rear suspension corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,477 miles

Offside Front tyre low

rear indicator blubs slightly white

sills covered unable to inspect

slightly corroded rear

Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,277 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,926 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,607 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,607 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,711 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 GSV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SJ05 GSV, 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 GSV registered?

SJ05 GSV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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