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RJ54 ARP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,862 mi
Last recorded62,862 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 ARP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 62,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,302 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,595 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 59,579 miles

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

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 component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,235 miles

presenter adviced

presenter adviced

Fail 3 May 2016 55,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

presenter adviced

presenter adviced

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 45,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,823 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 37,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RJ54 ARP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RJ54 ARP, 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 RJ54 ARP registered?

RJ54 ARP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RJ54 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ54 ARP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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