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BL05 YSP

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,582 mi
Last recorded171,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YSP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 171,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2017 171,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint has slight play

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 160,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 148,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 122,262 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 122,255 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,313 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 109,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,679 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,485 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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BL05 YSP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 YSP, 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 BL05 YSP registered?

BL05 YSP is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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