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TEA 860

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,734 mi
Last recorded77,734 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEA 860
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust shield slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 77,724 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Exhaust shield slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 76,608 miles

Front engine undertray slightly loose on various mountings but generally secure

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

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

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

Offside Rear heat shield slightly loose

Fail 6 Nov 2024 76,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front engine undertray slightly loose on various mountings but generally secure

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip within zone A of windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2023 75,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip within zone A of windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,680 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsr + osr (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsr + osr inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,381 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 73,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,496 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,327 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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TEA 860 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TEA 860, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEA 860 registered?

TEA 860 is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is TEA 860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEA 860 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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