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RE05 NLT

2005 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,229 mi
Last recorded73,229 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NLT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 71,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,247 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 70,247 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight hazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight hazed over (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,917 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts apx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 64,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front lower arm (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts apx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 62,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F lower arm front bush [front arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,927 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,807 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 55,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,945 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 18 Mar 2008 19,064 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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RE05 NLT 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 79.2%.

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 RE05 NLT, 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 RE05 NLT registered?

RE05 NLT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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