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WG55 RTZ

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,931 mi
Last recorded107,931 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 RTZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2022 107,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring carrier on shock broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill weakened and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 2nd position lamp on near side not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end corroded

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end corroded

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 100,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2020 100,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not enough to show on roller brake tester

Fail 16 Mar 2016 67,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not enough to show on roller brake tester

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,092 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres wearing low on inner egdes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,027 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,314 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,397 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,562 miles

Bad oil leak from engnie onto under tray.

Deep cut in N/S/F trye, in the tread. (not showing cord).

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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WG55 RTZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG55 RTZ, 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 WG55 RTZ registered?

WG55 RTZ is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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