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WD54 ERK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,158 mi
Last recorded74,158 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 ERK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,158 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,936 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,125 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,280 miles

advise under-body covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,973 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,308 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,307 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,380 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,409 miles

all tyres slightly perished on shoulders

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,373 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,987 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,581 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,496 miles

Nearside Front 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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WD54 ERK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WD54 ERK, 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 WD54 ERK registered?

WD54 ERK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is WD54 ERK safe to buy?

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