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DY05 PYT

2005 Jaguar S-type

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 PYT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 137,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,111 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 132,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 125,418 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 125,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,706 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,706 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,362 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,360 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn very heavily on inside edge car in restricted performance mode

Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 83,097 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,873 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear light cluster slightly insecure.

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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DY05 PYT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DY05 PYT, 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 DY05 PYT registered?

DY05 PYT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 PYT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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