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AF05 KCU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,923 mi
Last recorded94,923 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,923 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but can not fully inspect due to sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but can not fully inspect due to sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 94,918 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side rear is low at 111 nearside was 225 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but can not fully inspect due to sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but can not fully inspect due to sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,659 miles

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

both sills are rusty but unable to fully inspect due having covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster just spins (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both sills are rusty but unable to fully inspect due having covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,116 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 81,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 63,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge. 235/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,203 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 60,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,105 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,235 miles

Offside handbrake lever not resting on stop

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,000 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,842 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,312 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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AF05 KCU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF05 KCU, 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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AF05 KCU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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