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WJ05 ZRV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,503 mi
Last recorded136,503 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZRV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 136,503 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested boost pipe leak under bonnet bad black smoke when reved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage bottom of engine hoses damp (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area and auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes feel feed back on pedal (1.2.1 (e))

nsr inner brake pad damp possible fluid leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 132,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 132,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,519 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,721 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed

N/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2015 109,721 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed

N/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,645 miles

nearside and offside front brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,645 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,962 miles

both rear tyres are worn slightly on the inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,962 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,401 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,701 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on the inside edge

o/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,406 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 ZRV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

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

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