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WL55 DJJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,666 mi
Last recorded121,666 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 DJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 121,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 112,021 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 112,021 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 May 2024 102,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 93,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,086 miles

Offside Rear Anti roll bar drop link boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 62,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns and os wipers split at ends

Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns and os wipers split at ends

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osf wiper rubber split on ends

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tracking out

Pass 5 May 2011 41,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,025 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored advise replacement asap

Fail 13 Sep 2010 38,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,802 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 27,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WL55 DJJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol 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 WL55 DJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL55 DJJ registered?

WL55 DJJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is WL55 DJJ safe to buy?

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