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RY05 FZF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,715 mi
Last recorded131,715 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 FZF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 131,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens fading (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 128,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour sidelamp BLUE (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour sidelamp BLUE (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 124,744 miles

n/s/r brake caliper looks to be overheating (red in colour)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 124,744 miles

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

n/s/r brake caliper looks to be overheating (red in colour)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,678 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2013 118,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 104,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,964 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,543 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,509 miles

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

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

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 FZF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

RY05 FZF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RY05 FZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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