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RF05 RNJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,316 mi
Last recorded106,316 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 RNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,400 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 89,033 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 191,218 miles

AIR CONDITIONING VALVE NEEDS REPLACING

ALSO FOUND -P0206 INJECTOR NO 6 CONTROL CIRCUIT FIRES IMPROPERLY - MOST PROBABLY NEEDS NEW INJECTOR OR FAULTLY WIRING OR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAULT !

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND BRAKE PADS

FRONT PANEL BEHIND HEADLIGHTS UNDER BONNET NEEDS 4 NEW CLIPS

I HAVE CODE READ ENGINE FAULTS AND FOUND THEM TO BE -p0046 TURBOCHARGER /SUPERCHARGER BOOST CONTROL a CIRCUIT RANGE PERFORMANCE - NEEDS NEW TURBO /BOOST CONTROL SENSER

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

RADIATOR HAS SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM OFFSIDE LOWER

REAR AXLE OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN

TURBO WORN AND HAS PUT OIL IN INTERCOOLER PIPES

Pass 13 Mar 2010 142,099 miles

BOTH REAR LIGHT LENSES COVERED IN PLASTIC

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 88,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,645 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 RNJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

RF05 RNJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is RF05 RNJ safe to buy?

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