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DK55 RVX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,855 mi
Last recorded129,855 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 129,855 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and sills all corroded. front and rear suspension components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2022 129,808 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and sills all corroded. front and rear suspension components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,527 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 85,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,425 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,425 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

parking brake cables damaged and corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted, tested as presented

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,649 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,569 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,148 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,012 miles

Jaguar leaper on bonnet

windscreen chiped in 'B' zone

Fail 12 Oct 2012 69,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Jaguar leaper on bonnet

windscreen chiped in 'B' zone

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,395 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,811 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,048 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DK55 RVX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK55 RVX, 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 DK55 RVX registered?

DK55 RVX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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