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SM05 WCO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 WCO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,123 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,123 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,158 miles

Centre Rear exhaust heat shields deteriorated

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Nearside Front wheel arch area damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded in clip areas (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 116,145 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area at rear (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear exhaust heat shields deteriorated

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Nearside Front wheel arch area damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded in clip areas (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Rear sub frame corroded

sill area corroded both sides of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,194 miles

Nearside Front wing / wheel arch area damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex connection (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 111,183 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wing / wheel arch area damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,783 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at auto box

Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak at auto box

Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated and squeaking

Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,683 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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SM05 WCO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM05 WCO, 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 SM05 WCO registered?

SM05 WCO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is SM05 WCO safe to buy?

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