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VK05 TYX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,552 mi
Last recorded162,552 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 TYX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 162,552 miles

Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Rear brake discs corroded

general corrosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 162,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Rear brake discs corroded

general corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 151,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 137,688 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 137,687 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,164 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,858 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Significant coolant leak from engine

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 75,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,940 miles

front and rear pads look low and rear disc slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,481 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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VK05 TYX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYX, 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 VK05 TYX registered?

VK05 TYX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 TYX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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