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SN05 SFO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 SFO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,929 miles

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

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,192 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,192 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,285 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 79,016 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,496 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,560 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 59,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,152 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,152 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,207 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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SN05 SFO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SN05 SFO, 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 SN05 SFO registered?

SN05 SFO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is SN05 SFO safe to buy?

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