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WJ05 PSY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,323 mi
Last recorded141,323 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 PSY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 141,323 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 141,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 141,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,935 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,919 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

internal headlamp adjuster altered

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,397 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 21 Mar 2014 114,728 miles

Oil leak

wear on all discs

Fail 21 Mar 2014 114,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

wear on all discs

Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,287 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,471 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 87,471 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,703 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,863 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 12,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,615 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,877 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 PSY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

WJ05 PSY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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