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AY05 MKA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,004 mi
Last recorded197,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 197,004 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front shockabsorber bushes have slight wear both sides

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 11 Jul 2017 196,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front shockabsorber bushes have slight wear both sides

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 15 Jun 2016 188,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower of hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 182,257 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 167,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 166,337 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,983 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 132,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,396 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,483 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 98,483 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,468 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,441 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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AY05 MKA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY05 MKA, 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 AY05 MKA registered?

AY05 MKA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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