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RF55 AHY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,222 mi
Last recorded155,222 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 AHY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 155,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush of nearside rear lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 147,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 147,659 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill outer front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full body under tray fitted not allowing full inspetion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 140,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 140,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,315 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 129,300 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 112,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,775 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 100,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 92,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,936 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,726 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,142 miles

Rear brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,333 miles

full underbody shields fitted.

n/s/r handbrake cable incorrectly routed, rubbing anti-roll bar.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,256 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RF55 AHY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF55 AHY, 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 RF55 AHY registered?

RF55 AHY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is RF55 AHY safe to buy?

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