2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.7L Diesel · H3 SFX
2005 Jaguar S-Type (2.7L, diesel). First registered 23/12/2005. Recorded mileage 189,850 miles. MOT valid until 18/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
H3 SFX Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 189,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
H3 SFX Mileage History
- 09/12/200825,736 mi
- 01/12/200939,992 mi+14,256 mi
- 01/12/200939,992 mi
- 15/12/201048,358 mi+8,366 mi
- 15/12/201154,433 mi+6,075 mi
- 19/12/201154,437 mi+4 mi
- 16/08/201258,056 mi+3,619 mi
- 04/10/201371,881 mi+13,825 mi
- 04/10/201371,881 mi
- 29/09/201486,866 mi+14,985 mi
- 28/09/2015100,541 mi+13,675 mi
- 28/09/2015100,542 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2016113,542 mi+13,000 mi
- 07/10/2016113,543 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2017126,571 mi+13,028 mi
- 10/10/2017126,571 mi
- 04/10/2018137,991 mi+11,420 mi
- 05/10/2018137,992 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/2019147,765 mi+9,773 mi
- 08/10/2019147,936 mi+171 mi
- 05/10/2020154,839 mi+6,903 mi
- 21/10/2021161,247 mi+6,408 mi
- 21/10/2021161,247 mi
- 12/01/2023169,669 mi+8,422 mi
- 19/01/2023169,672 mi+3 mi
- 10/01/2024177,702 mi+8,030 mi
- 10/01/2024177,702 mi
- 09/01/2025184,500 mi+6,798 mi
- 09/01/2025184,500 mi
- 19/01/2026189,848 mi+5,348 mi
- 19/01/2026189,850 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,590 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
H3 SFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar S-Type (H3 SFX) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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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