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WG05 UMR

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,190 mi
Last recorded75,190 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 UMR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 75,190 miles

Head light adjusters broken

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 75,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Head light adjusters broken

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 72,577 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule's corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 May 2024 72,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrule's corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 69,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were it passes through clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 69,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material were it passes through clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,830 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged ferruls corroded on all 4 flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2018 57,805 miles

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 component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged ferruls corroded on all 4 flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,099 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,611 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,134 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,006 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre has a knick out of the sidewall,not to chords

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,509 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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WG05 UMR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG05 UMR, 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 WG05 UMR registered?

WG05 UMR is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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