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S5 RFG

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,906 mi
Last recorded104,906 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RFG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,906 miles

Nearside Front track rod end corroded

Offside Front track rod end corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,276 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and damaged on one corner (0.1 (b))

Front Both front track rod ends corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,465 miles

floor covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 102,465 miles

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

floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,092 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,259 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 100,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 98,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some perishing of all four tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,046 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,975 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 93,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,593 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,481 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,751 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of wear (inner surface)

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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S5 RFG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red 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 S5 RFG, 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 S5 RFG registered?

S5 RFG is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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