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R6 MGK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 MGK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 85,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 85,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,228 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 77,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,655 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 105,205 miles

Central Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,663 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,567 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 39,493 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 14 Mar 2011 31,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,836 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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R6 MGK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R6 MGK, 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 R6 MGK registered?

R6 MGK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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