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RF05 DVC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 DVC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 100,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,494 miles

under car and under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,115 miles

Coolant leak ()

brake pipes have slight corrosion in places

Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,108 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

brake pipes have slight corrosion in places

Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,922 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,234 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,674 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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RF05 DVC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF05 DVC, 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 RF05 DVC registered?

RF05 DVC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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