2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · AF05 KAE
2005 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 21,433 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF05 KAE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 21,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF05 KAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar S-Type (AF05 KAE) between February 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Steering (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
AF05 KAE Mileage History
- 28/02/200813,323 mi
- 26/09/200814,655 mi+1,332 mi
- 23/09/200920,081 mi+5,426 mi
- 07/09/201022,092 mi+2,011 mi
- 07/09/201022,092 mi
- 22/09/201126,699 mi+4,607 mi
- 10/09/201229,903 mi+3,204 mi
- 11/09/201229,965 mi+62 mi
- 25/09/201333,646 mi+3,681 mi
- 09/10/201437,032 mi+3,386 mi
- 10/10/201437,032 mi
- 08/10/20152,802 mi-34,230 mi
- 09/10/20152,802 mi
- 12/10/20164,716 mi+1,914 mi
- 12/10/20164,716 mi
- 23/10/20177,157 mi+2,441 mi
- 16/10/20188,893 mi+1,736 mi
- 17/10/20188,894 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/201910,467 mi+1,573 mi
- 21/10/201910,468 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202011,437 mi+969 mi
- 17/10/202011,437 mi
- 27/10/202112,224 mi+787 mi
- 08/11/202112,228 mi+4 mi
- 23/11/202216,625 mi+4,397 mi
- 27/11/202317,762 mi+1,137 mi
- 08/11/202419,991 mi+2,229 mi
- 08/12/202521,417 mi+1,426 mi
- 09/03/202621,433 mi+16 mi
- 16/03/202621,433 mi
Average of roughly 449 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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