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RA05 GRX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 GRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre got a cut

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre got a cut

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 115,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,326 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,326 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,063 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 63,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,038 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,038 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,034 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,940 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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RA05 GRX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RA05 GRX, 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 RA05 GRX registered?

RA05 GRX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is RA05 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 GRX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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