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RF54 ELC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,978 mi
Last recorded125,978 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 ELC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,978 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,928 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 113,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 91,069 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,527 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 71,607 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 68,370 miles

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front tyres worn low

rear brake discs corroded(CHANGE SOON)

rear o/s & n/s lower outer w/bone arm bushes worn close to limits (change soon)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,464 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,027 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,257 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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RF54 ELC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF54 ELC, 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 RF54 ELC registered?

RF54 ELC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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