2005 Jaguar S-Type · 6,364 MOT tests
2005 Jaguar S-Type reliability
2005 Jaguar S-Types fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 S-Type years (6,364 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- 38.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 94,910
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,364
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.6% of tests fail here (77% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar S-Type
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Suspension14.5%
- Brakes12.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Steering6.6%
- Tyres6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.1%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.56%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.48%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.13%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.11%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.54%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.88%)
Other years
Every Jaguar S-Type year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
2005 Jaguar S-Types fail 38.5% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 S-Type years (6,364 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Jaguar S-Type MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.3% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.1% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Jaguar S-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Jaguar S-Type shows 94,910 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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