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RF05 RNX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,449 mi
Last recorded117,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 RNX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 117,449 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track Rod End Corroded N/S & O/S

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Underside Inspection

Fail 27 May 2020 117,446 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track Rod End Corroded N/S & O/S

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Underside Inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2019 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills/subframe rusty / rear tie bar covers worn but preventing dirt

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,429 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 93,217 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

patches of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 64,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,703 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,949 miles

Rear Brake Discs in Poor Conition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 12,648 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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 RNX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

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

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