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SO55 WLW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,274 mi
Last recorded49,274 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 WLW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 49,274 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush as market (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 49,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush as market (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,699 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer body getting rusty / deteriorating. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Flexi hose / pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 46,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer body getting rusty / deteriorating. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Flexi hose / pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,475 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 42,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 42,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,160 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 40,160 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant lamp is on.????

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 37,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,756 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,769 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,981 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,010 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 21,264 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 21,258 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 18,545 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 14,717 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,084 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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SO55 WLW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SO55 WLW, 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 SO55 WLW registered?

SO55 WLW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is SO55 WLW safe to buy?

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