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VC05 CAC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC05 CAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 86,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,014 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,460 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 54,211 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2017 51,247 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,723 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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VC05 CAC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VC05 CAC, 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 VC05 CAC registered?

VC05 CAC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is VC05 CAC safe to buy?

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