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DY55 HWL

2005 Jaguar S-type

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,093 mi
Last recorded194,093 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HWL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 194,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Wiper blade clearing but not 100%

Pass 22 Mar 2016 170,943 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 170,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 158,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front shock absorbers becoming soft.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 158,854 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre to rear exhaust joint minor leak.

front shock absorbers soft.

n/s/f to centre exhaust joint minor leak.

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm joint.

Pass 19 May 2014 152,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise near side rear wearing on edge

Fail 19 May 2014 152,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise near side rear wearing on edge

Pass 15 May 2013 140,286 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 140,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 119,092 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 94,672 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,009 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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DY55 HWL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY55 HWL, 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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DY55 HWL is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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