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VK05 EPZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,459 mi
Last recorded76,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 EPZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 76,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer hose skin (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer hose skin (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 76,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer hose skin (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer hose skin (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,772 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 68,767 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts running around entire circumference on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 59,192 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts running around entire circumference on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 58,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,039 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,675 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 41,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 track link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,563 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,952 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,727 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,389 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2008 19,824 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,824 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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VK05 EPZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VK05 EPZ, 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 VK05 EPZ registered?

VK05 EPZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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