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WG55 XKP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

153,688 mi
Last recorded153,688 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XKP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 153,688 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 153,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 153,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension control arm(curve arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension control arm(curve arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 150,931 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank has slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2024 150,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

fuel tank has slight leak

Pass 19 Aug 2023 144,274 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 144,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 130,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,722 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,235 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,233 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 125,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 121,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,622 miles

all tyre getting low and front tyres lower inner edge n/s/r tyre lower outer edge

slight damage to both reg plates

Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,374 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 115,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,001 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 103,001 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,516 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside front lower arm foward bush starting to split

Fail 16 Nov 2013 92,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside front lower arm foward bush starting to split

Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,659 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,282 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 26 Oct 2009 51,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,977 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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WG55 XKP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WG55 XKP, 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 WG55 XKP registered?

WG55 XKP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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