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A12 TGD

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,220 mi
Last recorded86,220 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TGD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,220 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISC`S INNER FACE`S RUSTY. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,279 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT WASHER`S. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE VERY PERISHED ,CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED, CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRE VALVES . (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,030 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 80,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,984 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 78,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 78,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,225 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,815 miles

Nearside Rear close to legal limit

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear close to legal limit

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

covers fitted to underside and engine obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

undershields and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,298 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,035 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,049 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES,TREADS WORN VERY LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTIONS AND THE N/S/F ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,204 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

tracking advised

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,445 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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A12 TGD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A12 TGD, 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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A12 TGD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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