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RY05 VGD

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,189 mi
Last recorded67,189 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,189 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 67,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,074 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 199,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 199,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 161,853 miles

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

Rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 161,853 miles

Rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2009 120,895 miles

1 horn inop

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 120,895 miles

1 horn inop

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,950 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 VGD is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RY05 VGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RY05 VGD?

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What year was RY05 VGD registered?

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

Is RY05 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 VGD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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