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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
sills covered
sills covered
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
sill covers fitted
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
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
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both rear track control arm ball joint gators split
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
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))
all wheels binding slightly
N/S rear brake pads appear very low and both discs in poor condition.
N/S rear brakes appear to bind slightly.
N/S rear brakes bind.
Passenger wiper blade poor.
Rear tyres worn.
Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs are slightly worn & lipped
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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