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RK05 BCY

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,266 mi
Last recorded124,266 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BCY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,266 miles

Parking brake just met minimum performance requirements 16%. Recommend inspection/repair

Fail 26 Mar 2018 124,261 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake just met minimum performance requirements 16%. Recommend inspection/repair

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,127 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure lower ball joint (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracks apearing in both front inner a outertyre walls

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,804 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,304 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,253 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,991 miles

both rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted on inner faces

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper rubber split on end slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,527 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 BCY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

RK05 BCY is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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