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WA05 VSZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,562 mi
Last recorded72,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 VSZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 72,562 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both wiper rubbers split at ends

nearside passengers mirror loose

offside orange side reflector missing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both wiper rubbers split at ends

nearside passengers mirror loose

offside orange side reflector missing

offside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 4 May 2012 29,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,737 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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WA05 VSZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA05 VSZ, 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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WA05 VSZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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