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WJ05 PNF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 PNF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,441 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT WHEELS BRAKES ARE BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,562 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 118,157 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,377 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM O/S/R EXHAUST SILENCER PIPE

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,744 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 46,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,559 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear suspension stabiliser bush covers split

both rear upper and lower suspension arm bush covers split

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear suspension stabiliser bush covers split

both rear upper and lower suspension arm bush covers split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,022 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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WJ05 PNF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ05 PNF, 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 WJ05 PNF registered?

WJ05 PNF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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