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RV55 GSZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 GSZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,847 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body various places and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,539 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,653 miles

Rear suspension ball joint covers perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,315 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 90,690 miles

REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,381 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 88,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,205 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 86,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 79,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 79,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 70,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 70,631 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 61,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,221 miles

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

surface corrosion front & rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,002 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 GSZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV55 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

RV55 GSZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RV55 GSZ safe to buy?

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