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SO54 GVN

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 GVN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Radiator damaged underneath but not leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,011 miles

Front to rear underneath and sills covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear underneath and sills covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,510 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r brake pad damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

wiper blade torn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r brake pad damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,132 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,755 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,522 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,522 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,684 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,280 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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SO54 GVN is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SO54 GVN, 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 SO54 GVN registered?

SO54 GVN is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SO54 GVN safe to buy?

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