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A20 OVU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,953 mi
Last recorded96,953 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OVU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,953 miles

Head lamp lens starting to frost

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,605 miles

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm front bush has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,463 miles

Front Tyres worn to about 3mm and starting to perish.

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

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

Rear Tyres worn smooth on the inside edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,212 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edge.

N/S/F and O/S/R jacking points corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,087 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2019 67,608 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 67,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod rose joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod rose joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,647 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 60,474 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

under tray covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,474 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,787 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,773 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,434 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,869 miles

please note DSM will not produce a printout for emissions due to low emission output.emissions limits were tested and met

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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A20 OVU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A20 OVU, 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 A20 OVU registered?

A20 OVU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is A20 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OVU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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