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EO55 RKJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 RKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 121,075 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 111,809 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 4 May 2016 111,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 5 May 2015 96,271 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,377 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,869 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,869 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,016 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,861 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil level is above the maximum limit at the dip-stick.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the front screen.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

rear service brakes show run-out.

undershield fitted.

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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EO55 RKJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO55 RKJ, 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 EO55 RKJ registered?

EO55 RKJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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The MOT history for EO55 RKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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