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RY05 BFJ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,238 mi
Last recorded132,238 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 132,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,911 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 131,911 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 128,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,964 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

car has been heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,628 miles

car has been undersealed underneath.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,959 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/zr18 97y advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 95,508 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 87,949 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

eml on

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspect offside rear lower wishbone inner suspension joint worn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,024 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,031 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 17 Jun 2013 63,987 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,389 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 30 Jun 2010 48,351 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,803 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,336 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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RY05 BFJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RY05 BFJ, 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 RY05 BFJ registered?

RY05 BFJ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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