2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · DA55 CFE
2005 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 86,597 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DA55 CFE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2019
- 86,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DA55 CFE Mileage History
- 06/01/200948,612 mi
- 09/01/201052,683 mi+4,071 mi
- 08/01/201154,884 mi+2,201 mi
- 07/01/201257,061 mi+2,177 mi
- 05/01/201360,062 mi+3,001 mi
- 04/01/201464,706 mi+4,644 mi
- 03/01/201568,053 mi+3,347 mi
- 19/12/201571,721 mi+3,668 mi
- 17/12/201676,056 mi+4,335 mi
- 16/12/201780,471 mi+4,415 mi
- 30/04/201986,547 mi+6,076 mi
- 07/05/201986,597 mi+50 mi
- 16/05/201986,597 mi
Average of roughly 3,668 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
DA55 CFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar S-Type (DA55 CFE) between January 2009 and May 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve LeakModerate
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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