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WG55 XKS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,251 mi
Last recorded158,251 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 158,251 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 157,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 150,711 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 150,418 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 141,539 miles

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

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

injector blowing back

Fail 8 Jul 2013 141,384 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

injector blowing back

Pass 3 Jan 2012 131,621 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 112,399 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,410 miles

vehicle retested as the vehicle details were incorrectly entered on the first test certificate -details entered for a jaguar x type the vehicle is in fact a jaguar s type

Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle retested as the vehicle details were incorrectly entered on the first test certificate -details entered for a jaguar x type the vehicle is in fact a jaguar s type

Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 71,410 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,350 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

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 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

WG55 XKS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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