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D8 RSD

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,747 mi
Last recorded58,747 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 RSD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 58,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear sub-frames under sealed

engine cover/under trays fitted

rear floor areas under sealed

Pass 19 Nov 2024 58,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame covered in underseal

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear pad fitted incorrectly (springs)

Rear sub frame and components covered in under seal

Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,365 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,779 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 55,779 miles

Offside Front 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))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 54,108 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,267 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,393 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle cover trays side sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,067 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,782 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,791 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D8 RSD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D8 RSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 RSD registered?

D8 RSD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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