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RY05 XDT

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 122,986 miles

All four discs slightly corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

N/S and O/S Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2025 122,986 miles

All four discs slightly corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

N/S and O/S Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 117,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 113,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 109,162 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 103,573 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 103,573 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,635 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 93,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 84,185 miles

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

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 73,541 miles

Stone chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water leak

Fail 27 Oct 2012 68,582 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 68,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,671 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2010 49,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,457 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,404 miles

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

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

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 XDT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

RY05 XDT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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