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RB05 BAZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,814 mi
Last recorded123,814 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 BAZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 121,567 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 119,048 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 119,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 115,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 106,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 106,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,613 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,613 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,514 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,706 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 70,706 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,679 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,329 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,289 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,775 miles

rear exhaust balance tube cracked

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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RB05 BAZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RB05 BAZ, 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 RB05 BAZ registered?

RB05 BAZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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