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RK05 XNZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,436 mi
Last recorded162,436 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 XNZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 162,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

If vehicle is returned for retesting sill trims must be left off to allow full inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

outer sill trims fitted preventing full inspection

rear chassis and suspension has extensive surface corrosion

suspect when sill trims are removed corrosion will be found to be extensive

Pass 10 Jul 2017 158,938 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

full inspection of front to rear brake pipes not possible due to position above fuel tank

inspection of outer sills not possible due to trim covers

Fail 10 Jul 2017 158,938 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

full inspection of front to rear brake pipes not possible due to position above fuel tank

inspection of outer sills not possible due to trim covers

Pass 14 Jun 2016 155,905 miles

engine covers preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays preventing full under side inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2016 155,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays preventing full under side inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2015 153,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 149,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 147,981 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 147,981 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 143,776 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 143,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 132,323 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 132,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,546 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,895 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 XNZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

RK05 XNZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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