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RN54 DWO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 DWO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Secondary bonnet release lever stiff

Fail 28 Jan 2025 105,926 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Secondary bonnet release lever stiff

Pass 3 Feb 2024 101,656 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch stiff

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 101,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary safety catch stiff

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,549 miles

Bonnet: Secondary retaining device stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 96,548 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Bonnet: Secondary retaining device stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,628 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, beam image effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,544 miles

Bonnet: primary catch device defective

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 86,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Bonnet: primary catch device defective

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,138 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,138 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,524 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,521 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2018 68,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases left hand rear pipe, exhaust bracket snapped off (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,272 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,298 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,896 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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RN54 DWO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RN54 DWO, 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 RN54 DWO registered?

RN54 DWO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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