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VO05 PLZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 PLZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,118 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 83,111 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracking.

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,636 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 72,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracks in treads

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 20 Apr 2016 65,673 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracks in treads

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,831 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safty catch not working

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,460 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,574 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,574 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)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,141 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,573 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,963 miles

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

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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VO05 PLZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO05 PLZ, 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 VO05 PLZ registered?

VO05 PLZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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