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AV05 UOW

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,248 mi
Last recorded173,248 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UOW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 173,248 miles

Front Inner wheel arches corroded & becoming weak

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 173,248 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Inner wheel arches corroded & becoming weak

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 169,135 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 166,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 166,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 163,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 158,983 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 154,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust clamps bothsides split but system still supported

Pass 24 Nov 2015 150,427 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear subframe surface corrosion

both rear exhaust clamps corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Nov 2014 144,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 139,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 137,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate deteriorating

undertray covering up some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2011 121,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light ON

rear number plate deteriorating

undertray covering some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,790 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 84,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AV05 UOW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV05 UOW, 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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AV05 UOW is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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