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RF05 DWO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,530 mi
Last recorded129,530 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,530 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 129,485 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 121,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,313 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 98,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,064 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

has under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,021 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,086 miles

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

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,851 miles

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

under covers + engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 65,015 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,780 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 2.4mm

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,398 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,589 miles

advise front discs getting lipped

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm bush split

advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,712 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 31,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 DWO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

RF05 DWO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is RF05 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 DWO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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