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RK05 BBE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,293 mi
Last recorded160,293 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BBE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 160,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 144,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,009 miles

windscreen cracked in lower corner out side zone.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,219 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,423 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the outter edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,100 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge engine pan fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,987 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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RK05 BBE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK05 BBE, 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 RK05 BBE registered?

RK05 BBE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RK05 BBE safe to buy?

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