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RF05 RRO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,600 mi
Last recorded133,600 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 RRO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 133,600 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 125,826 miles

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2022 124,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,115 miles

all four tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,778 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,404 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluild leaking but unable to see the source as under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,522 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,519 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

bonnet catch very stiff

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,468 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 81,467 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,436 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,436 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,476 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 77,476 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,877 miles

rear tyres 3 /4/ mm

smoke from near side front from engine

Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

rear tyres 3 /4/ mm

smoke from near side front from engine

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 RRO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

RF05 RRO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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