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RJ05 AEC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,809 mi
Last recorded138,809 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 AEC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,809 miles

brake pad warning light on (pads not worn to senser

Fail 25 Oct 2022 138,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose on steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on (pads not worn to senser

Pass 3 Nov 2021 131,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 124,837 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2020 124,822 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,714 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 116,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,090 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,090 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,948 miles

both rear tyre depth 3mm / nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,564 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,790 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,086 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 70,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,032 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cover over brake fluid

heavy pitting rear discs inside face

slight oil leak intercooler pipe area

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,649 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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RJ05 AEC 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 69.6%.

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 RJ05 AEC, 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 RJ05 AEC registered?

RJ05 AEC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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