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SP05 TKZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,383 mi
Last recorded106,383 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 TKZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 106,383 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,735 miles

age related corrosion

underseal wet

Fail 4 Nov 2020 103,731 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

age related corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 95,466 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,534 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 89,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,389 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,072 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,577 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 52,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,228 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,200 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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SP05 TKZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP05 TKZ, 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 SP05 TKZ registered?

SP05 TKZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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