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ST05 MDT

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,045 mi
Last recorded108,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 MDT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 108,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,009 miles

General corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed

Fail 6 Jun 2025 105,000 miles

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

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

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

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

General corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed

Pass 23 May 2024 102,999 miles

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

Rear rear sub-frame has been under-sealed

Pass 10 Jun 2023 102,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 102,597 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

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

headlamp lenses going misty

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,986 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 99,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,556 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 84,243 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,845 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 56,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,736 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,421 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 May 2013 52,397 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,495 miles

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 26 Jun 2009 35,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 31,439 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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ST05 MDT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ST05 MDT, 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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ST05 MDT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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