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RV05 GPO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,121 mi
Last recorded120,121 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GPO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 120,121 miles

covers on sills and under car

Pass 15 Dec 2023 114,116 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 114,116 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 113,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 109,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet safety catch partly sized

Fail 10 Mar 2021 98,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet safety catch partly sized

Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,430 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,208 miles

near side rear brake disc inner face badly rusted / worn, and off side rear disc inner face starting to rust

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,254 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 84,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,412 miles

bothfront tyres perishing on inner side walls

Fail 13 Jan 2017 77,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bothfront tyres perishing on inner side walls

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,784 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,285 miles

advise fuel flap poor condition

advise rear tyres staggered

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,285 miles

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

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

advise fuel flap poor condition

advise rear tyres staggered

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,948 miles

advise front tyres low on inner edges

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,948 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

advise front tyres low on inner edges

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,397 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,625 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,137 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RV05 GPO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RV05 GPO, 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 RV05 GPO registered?

RV05 GPO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is RV05 GPO safe to buy?

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