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BT54 RWE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,028 mi
Last recorded101,028 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 RWE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,485 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,480 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 95,478 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 90,290 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 83,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm!!!! cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm!!!!! cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Nov 2018 81,781 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit!!!!! (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm!!!! cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm!!!! wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm!!!!! cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 2 Dec 2017 79,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,320 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 72,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly sticking on.

front tyres perished

number plates have a picture on and do not have bsau code but do comply with mot standards

Fail 28 Nov 2013 68,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 64,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 61,382 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,889 miles

heavy wear to front tyres inner edges.

n/s/f tyre has "run-flat" damage to sidewalls.rec'replacement.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,494 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,686 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BT54 RWE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT54 RWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT54 RWE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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