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VX05 VTF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

221,081 mi
Last recorded221,081 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 VTF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 221,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 221,075 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 206,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe signs of corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight movement and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 189,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 174,065 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,230 miles

sills covered

Fail 16 Nov 2021 157,230 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sills covered

Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,965 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 137,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 137,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam inner lens insecure (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod / track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod / track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod / track control arm (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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge, worn smooth. close to cord's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge, close to cord's to out of shape in poor serviceable condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin can't see inner brake pad's look to be right on limit?? can't tell, needs looking at, near side brake's noisy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective +out put poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover's and under shield's fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear track control arm ball joint gators split

Fail 10 Oct 2019 112,327 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and disc scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear track control arm ball joint gators split

engine oil level getting close to min

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,847 miles

all wheels binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,187 miles

N/S rear brake pads appear very low and both discs in poor condition.

N/S rear brakes appear to bind slightly.

Pass 20 May 2014 77,232 miles

N/S rear brakes bind.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,013 miles

Passenger wiper blade poor.

Rear tyres worn.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,864 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 63,032 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn & lipped

Pass 13 May 2010 56,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside and nearside front wiper blades split

Pass 8 May 2008 42,490 miles

Offside Front 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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VX05 VTF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

VX05 VTF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 VTF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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