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RL54 KLK

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,033 mi
Last recorded156,033 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 KLK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 156,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre outter wall damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2024 155,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre outter wall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 142,842 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,994 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 125,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,390 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,693 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,718 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,267 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,601 miles

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

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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RL54 KLK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RL54 KLK, 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 RL54 KLK registered?

RL54 KLK is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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