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RV55 FGA

2005 Jaguar S-type

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FGA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 121,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 97,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,348 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 93,245 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 93,090 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow not working. (3.3.E.6)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction parking brake not working. (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated. (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,609 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 78,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,017 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate cracked and deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,171 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,167 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)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,859 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RV55 FGA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV55 FGA, 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 RV55 FGA registered?

RV55 FGA is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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