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SV05 XVL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XVL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,348 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 114,348 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle check hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,725 miles

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,725 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,493 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,427 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured link pin (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,009 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,009 miles

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

O/s wiper blade torn at ends

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

Pass 15 May 2012 78,813 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2012 78,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 76,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 54,247 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,644 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 37,644 miles

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

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

both front wipers torn

oil leak

oil low

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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SV05 XVL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV05 XVL, 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 SV05 XVL registered?

SV05 XVL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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