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SN05 ZWR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,937 mi
Last recorded106,937 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZWR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,009 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 105,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 104,189 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,143 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diffrential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,939 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,929 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 59,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,820 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,589 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 21,589 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,703 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 ZWR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SN05 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

SN05 ZWR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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