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RY05 GCU

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 GCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 121,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,942 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,863 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,226 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,740 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 25 Jun 2014 86,126 miles

offside headlamp at its most upper limit and adjuster broken

Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside headlamp at its most upper limit and adjuster broken

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,104 miles

Front tyres worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,380 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,514 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2009 45,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,301 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)

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 GCU is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

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

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