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RA05 YRV

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,754 mi
Last recorded63,754 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YRV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 63,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outter (other arm bushes worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outter (other arm bushes worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,250 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 63,236 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sills corroding

Pass 23 May 2023 61,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode.unable to check plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

inner and outer sills corroding trims fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 18 May 2021 59,534 miles

o/s/r cv boot damp slight corrosion inner sills n/s/f shock damp brake flexi ends corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 59,319 miles

front discs worn

knocking o/s/f no movement rear tyres wor corrosion outer sill cant check covers

Pass 24 May 2019 58,358 miles

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

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

knock on front when turning

outer sills starting to corrode /covered by sill covers

Pass 14 May 2018 57,417 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 57,417 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 55,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,248 miles

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

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

rusting to various prescribed areas

Fail 5 May 2016 52,244 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour over heating (7.4.B.4)

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

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

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2015 49,149 miles

rusting to brake pipe

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 12 May 2014 114,841 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 114,777 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 109,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 109,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 105,719 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 102,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,403 miles

full under body & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 84,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

full under body & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 77,666 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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 YRV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

RA05 YRV is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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