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BL05 YST

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YST
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,687 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 103,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,470 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,747 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,397 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 91,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,487 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,327 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to seprate

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,570 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,401 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 23,400 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 YST is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BL05 YST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 YST registered?

BL05 YST is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is BL05 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 YST shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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