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RF55 RFL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,357 mi
Last recorded194,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 RFL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 194,357 miles

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

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

Rear surface corrosion to both sills

Pass 31 Jan 2018 169,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 150,410 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm ball joint

Fail 24 Jan 2017 150,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside slight play in steering arm ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2016 126,084 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 126,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,453 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

O/S/R exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2015 110,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

O/S/R exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,770 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 101,770 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,513 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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RF55 RFL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

RF55 RFL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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