MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
slight brake bind o/s/r
Stone chips to windscreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Water leak
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
both rear tyres 2mm
engine management light on
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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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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RY05 XDT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 August 2005.
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