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RF05 DWC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,781 mi
Last recorded91,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 DWC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,584 miles

brake pipes surface rust in places

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

brake pipes surface rust in places

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre outer wall damaged

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,628 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

NSR tyre outer wall damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,579 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 77,104 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,915 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 58,660 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,621 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Sep 2010 47,621 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,595 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,674 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 DWC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF05 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

RF05 DWC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is RF05 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 DWC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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