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SO05 VCK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,871 mi
Last recorded157,871 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VCK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 157,871 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sills surface rust

Pass 26 Mar 2020 154,488 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 154,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 154,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 145,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 145,859 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 132,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,568 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 120,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,706 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 107,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,418 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,416 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,245 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,990 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc pads need freeing off in calipers

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,414 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge and slightly damaged on the inner sidewall.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,834 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,816 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,937 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,734 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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SO05 VCK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO05 VCK, 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 SO05 VCK registered?

SO05 VCK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 VCK safe to buy?

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