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AE05 ZKA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,639 mi
Last recorded129,639 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 129,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 126,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 122,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 112,761 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,945 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 107,945 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock lower bushes worn

o/s front lower shock bush worn

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 93,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 128,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 124,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 124,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 124,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn

play in n/s/r lower arm bushes

play in n/s/r shocker bush

play in o/s/r lower arm bushes

play in o/s/r shocker bush

wipers not parking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,181 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 45,154 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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AE05 ZKA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AE05 ZKA, 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 AE05 ZKA registered?

AE05 ZKA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AE05 ZKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ZKA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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