2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · AY05 XPR
2005 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 129,452 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY05 XPR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 129,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY05 XPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar S-Type (AY05 XPR) between June 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
AY05 XPR Mileage History
- 25/06/200828,178 mi
- 18/06/200938,446 mi+10,268 mi
- 23/06/201049,748 mi+11,302 mi
- 15/06/201161,192 mi+11,444 mi
- 11/05/201272,692 mi+11,500 mi
- 10/05/201390,356 mi+17,664 mi
- 17/05/201390,356 mi
- 28/01/201496,299 mi+5,943 mi
- 06/01/201599,300 mi+3,001 mi
- 23/01/2016102,370 mi+3,070 mi
- 23/01/2016102,370 mi
- 13/01/2017104,927 mi+2,557 mi
- 14/01/2017104,927 mi
- 12/01/2018107,680 mi+2,753 mi
- 24/01/2019110,757 mi+3,077 mi
- 25/01/2020114,332 mi+3,575 mi
- 30/01/2021118,723 mi+4,391 mi
- 24/03/2022122,489 mi+3,766 mi
- 30/05/2023123,035 mi+546 mi
- 26/06/2024129,425 mi+6,390 mi
- 28/06/2024129,427 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2025129,451 mi+24 mi
- 09/12/2025129,452 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,801 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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