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EK05 RFX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,542 mi
Last recorded161,542 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RFX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 161,542 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 161,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise remove undertrays and outer sill covers for further inspections.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 158,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,980 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,512 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 155,506 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 151,587 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 151,361 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 151,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits please see printouts (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine bottom cover too down

Pass 27 May 2020 148,472 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 148,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 135,190 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 135,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,187 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,115 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 624,449 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 62,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,126 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,989 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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EK05 RFX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EK05 RFX, 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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What year was EK05 RFX registered?

EK05 RFX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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