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RJ05 JUH

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,973 mi
Last recorded82,973 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 JUH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,973 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,937 miles

Front Coolant leak

Fail 27 Aug 2024 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,108 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 75,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Needs to be changed bit short. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays fitted so unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,345 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Near side front tyre cracking/perishing but cannot see cords & has nail in tread area.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 49,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,641 miles

Both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,784 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,872 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,662 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,091 miles

rear brake pads becoming low, over half worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,653 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 JUH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RJ05 JUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ05 JUH registered?

RJ05 JUH is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is RJ05 JUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 JUH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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