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VA54 CVX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,534 mi
Last recorded101,534 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 CVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 101,534 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Stiff in operation (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,137 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs, inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,136 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs, inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 68,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,248 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,818 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fittered

Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,818 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fittered

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,042 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,069 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 29,109 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,762 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,751 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,520 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 21,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,911 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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VA54 CVX 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 VA54 CVX, 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 VA54 CVX registered?

VA54 CVX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is VA54 CVX safe to buy?

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