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RK55 ABF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ABF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,331 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,320 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions to low to record

Fail 13 Nov 2020 92,320 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions to low to record

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine pans

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine pans

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine pans

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,153 miles

Both front tyres are slightly damaged on the outer sidewall

Both front tyres are slightly worn unevenly

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,195 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,360 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,684 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,032 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,752 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,959 miles

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

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

front pads appear low

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,993 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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RK55 ABF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK55 ABF, 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 RK55 ABF registered?

RK55 ABF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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