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B16 YEX

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,087 mi
Last recorded85,087 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YEX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s/f side cill member

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface rust on components underneath vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2021 73,453 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 73,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,975 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 71,789 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 64,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 64,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,326 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 48,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (jacking point) (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear lamp unit not secure (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres badly worn on inside shoulders

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,201 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion

underbody and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,084 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2013 39,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,499 miles

front tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges 235/50/17/96y

o/s/rear tyre app.limits

Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,499 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges 235/50/17/96y

o/s/rear tyre app.limits

Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,925 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 23,923 miles

Nearside 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

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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B16 YEX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B16 YEX, 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 B16 YEX registered?

B16 YEX is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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