2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · WN55 DAY
2005 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 115,412 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN55 DAY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2023
- 115,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN55 DAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Jaguar S-Type (WN55 DAY) between October 2008 and August 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WN55 DAY Mileage History
- 07/10/200847,297 mi
- 06/10/200951,009 mi+3,712 mi
- 08/10/201055,309 mi+4,300 mi
- 08/10/201055,309 mi
- 27/10/201158,952 mi+3,643 mi
- 08/06/201261,310 mi+2,358 mi
- 22/05/201367,648 mi+6,338 mi
- 04/06/201473,917 mi+6,269 mi
- 02/06/201577,873 mi+3,956 mi
- 02/06/201682,004 mi+4,131 mi
- 26/05/201786,545 mi+4,541 mi
- 17/05/201891,231 mi+4,686 mi
- 21/05/201891,260 mi+29 mi
- 29/05/201995,342 mi+4,082 mi
- 29/05/202098,670 mi+3,328 mi
- 28/07/2021104,648 mi+5,978 mi
- 24/08/2022110,167 mi+5,519 mi
- 24/08/2022110,167 mi
- 25/08/2023115,412 mi+5,245 mi
Average of roughly 4,577 miles per year across 19 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: Poor
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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