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RF55 LHM

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,160 mi
Last recorded166,160 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LHM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 166,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misting / cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 158,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 147,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 147,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 139,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,202 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 33,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,745 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 106,742 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,709 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 105,676 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 99,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,615 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,651 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,388 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,553 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,359 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads worn very low

rear brakes noisey in operation

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 LHM is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

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

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