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RV55 FJC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,045 mi
Last recorded206,045 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FJC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 206,045 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 206,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 196,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 177,917 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 177,917 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush/pin on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush/pin lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills covered unable to insect

Pass 14 Sep 2017 163,077 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 151,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 138,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 124,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,516 miles

Lean burn diesel engine no results recorded on smoke meter

Fail 3 Nov 2011 96,516 miles

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

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

Lean burn diesel engine no results recorded on smoke meter

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 78,667 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,519 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,120 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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RV55 FJC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RV55 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

RV55 FJC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is RV55 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 FJC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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