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WJ05 PRX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,532 mi
Last recorded125,532 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 PRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 125,532 miles

Front number plate

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2019 120,383 miles

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

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))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2019 120,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,767 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2017 109,767 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 104,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,006 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,653 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s handbrake cables deteriated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s handbrake cables deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,514 miles

rear tyres worn down to 3mm (235/50ZR17y)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,092 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,592 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 PRX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ05 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

WJ05 PRX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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