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SW05 PNJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,228 mi
Last recorded48,228 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 PNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

n/s & o/s center exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2021 48,226 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

n/s & o/s center exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 47,299 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,315 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s main at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,523 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 41,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,535 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,473 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 19 Feb 2016 35,473 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 32,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 28,783 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,757 miles

nearside front tyre cut

rear discs corroded

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

creek from front suspension

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres low

nearside front tyre cut

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,445 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn at edges

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,325 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW05 PNJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW05 PNJ, 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 SW05 PNJ registered?

SW05 PNJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is SW05 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 PNJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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