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RY05 XEE

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,860 mi
Last recorded139,860 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XEE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 139,860 miles

engine coversw under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 136,530 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 136,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under trasys coverd in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2022 130,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive under trasys coverd in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 121,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded at jacking points

engine covers under trays fitted

rear subframe age related corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,026 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,038 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 113,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,224 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,044 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,261 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2014 96,043 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 21 Aug 2013 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f amber reflector broken

Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f amber reflector broken

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,754 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 54,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,312 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,370 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 XEE is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XEE, 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

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What year was RY05 XEE registered?

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

Is RY05 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 XEE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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