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VE05 VNV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,981 mi
Last recorded125,981 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VNV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,717 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 121,717 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,504 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres getting worn on inner treads

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 86,534 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 86,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,454 miles

Both wiper blades are split slightly.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,977 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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VE05 VNV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE05 VNV, 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 VE05 VNV registered?

VE05 VNV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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