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VX55 WHS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,727 mi
Last recorded151,727 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WHS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 151,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 148,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 139,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 130,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,503 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad anti-rattle spring not located completely

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

slight deterioration of o/s/r a/roll bar link boot

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

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

headlamp dip switch intermitant o.k at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2017 115,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

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

headlamp dip switch intermitant o.k at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,258 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating light fitting not fitted right [loose] (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,190 miles

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

Nearside front tyre warn bold on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,415 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,716 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

master cylinder covered no check

sills covered and floor no checks

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,135 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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VX55 WHS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VX55 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

VX55 WHS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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