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WM05 EBA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EBA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,769 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 90,950 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 84,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 84,949 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake discs lipped

marks on bodywork and alloys

n/s/f tyre stepping in tred

oil on g/box

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,175 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and going out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and going out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,104 miles

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

both front tyres going out og shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,462 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WM05 EBA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WM05 EBA, 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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WM05 EBA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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