2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · NH05 CDE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, showing a stabilizing trend in mechanical presentation over the last three years. The most recent MOT test conducted in December 2022 at 138,601 miles resulted in no defects, marking a significant improvement from the advisories noted in previous years. This suggests that the current owner has addressed the mechanical wear and minor faults previously identified, leading to a clean sheet in the latest inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles covered between annual tests from 2019 through 2022. This low annual mileage indicates the car has not been subjected to heavy motorway stress, which can preserve engine components and seals. However, the total mileage of 138,601 miles places significant age on the drivetrain and aging rubber components despite the relatively low annual travel. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension components which showed recurring wear. The tests in 2018 and 2019 flagged worn nearside front and offside rear suspension arm bushes respectively. While these were cleared in the 2022 test, the history of bushing wear suggests the components are prone to degradation. A buyer should check for any cracking or play in the control arm bushes during a test drive to ensure these issues have not returned. Structural attention is also required due to the underbody corrosion noted in the 2019 test. Although the tester stated at the time that structural rigidity was not significantly reduced, corrosion on vehicles of this era often progresses. You must inspect the sills, floor mounting points, and exhaust hangers to ensure surface rust has remained superficial. Given the vehicle has gone nearly four years since its last MOT, a thorough check of the chassis integrity is essential to confirm the long-term viability of the Jaguar.