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RK05 XNS

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,274 mi
Last recorded105,274 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 XNS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 105,274 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 105,272 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 102,794 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 102,793 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 97,984 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 97,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 95,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 95,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,626 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,998 miles

under trays fiited

Fail 6 Feb 2017 78,998 miles

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

under trays fiited

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,993 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,129 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,465 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,221 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,458 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,673 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 XNS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK05 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

RK05 XNS is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RK05 XNS safe to buy?

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