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VX05 CWJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

233,750 mi
Last recorded233,750 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 CWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 233,750 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded. cant make a full assessment as sill covers ae fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 220,646 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 206,147 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 206,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 191,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front banana arm bushes poor. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 177,028 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque reaction arms, bushes starting to split. (large bushes) banana arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 164,011 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner bush dust cover deteriorated with very slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear sub-frames starting to corrode. Advise treatment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 156,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone outer bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 156,225 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam High beam intermittently staying on when selecting between dipped beam and main. (sticking) dip-switch is not operating as intended. (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone outer bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,320 miles

Engine Management light is illuminated

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary safety catch not working as it is intended. (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure one side. but not likely to fall off

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,216 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,572 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,660 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,744 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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VX05 CWJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VX05 CWJ, 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 VX05 CWJ registered?

VX05 CWJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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