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VX55 VWC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,481 mi
Last recorded124,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VWC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,481 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under trays ansd engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2020 105,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under trays ansd engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,390 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track adjusting arm outer end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track adjusting arm outer end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet catch defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,795 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 77,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,621 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 25,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VX55 VWC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX55 VWC, 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 VX55 VWC registered?

VX55 VWC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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