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RC05 JAG

2013 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

75,469 mi
Last recorded75,469 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC05 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 41,591 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 73,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 36,896 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 71,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 33,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 30,669 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 70,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,676 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 26,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 69,626 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has a hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,624 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 20,053 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,238 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 11,431 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 11,431 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,094 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 4 Sep 2017 11,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cuts to inner sidewall

Nearside Front kerb damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,224 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,531 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,102 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres split on inner sidewall

both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2009 18,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RC05 JAG is a 2013 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 RC05 JAG, 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 13 years old, this Jaguar S-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RC05 JAG is a 2013 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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