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RV55 ZNC

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,440 mi
Last recorded79,440 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZNC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,477 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Corrosion to sill areas

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion to sill areas

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 74,493 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm inner and outer covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 74,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cord, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm inner and outer covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge below1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,611 miles

Nearside Rear slight play at hub assembly

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,848 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 54,709 miles

inner lower sills corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,297 miles

Rear brake pads worn

TESTED WET WEATHER

cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,709 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 46,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside outersill trims damaged

slight exhaust leak nearside front pipe joint

slight play/lift in offside and nearside rear hub assemblies

suspect front suspension arm bushes worn as knocking when brakes applied

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

knock when braking from front end, would benefit from further attention

note - fuel flap not securing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,556 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 38,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brakes discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,488 miles

both rear discs worn

front suspension noisey

rear brake pads worn very low

rear tyres worn to 3mm

both front tyres bald on inner edges and badly cut and split

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 ZNC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

RV55 ZNC is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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