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DY55 HWO

2005 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,853 mi
Last recorded106,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HWO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 106,853 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 106,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 105,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 103,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close too limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 102,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,687 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 101,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,359 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 99,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 92,079 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,763 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 88,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,964 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 84,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,201 miles

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

Wipers smearing windsceen.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,556 miles

Advise engine undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Advise front wiper blades spliting

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,391 miles

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

rear disc lipped/

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 49,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,938 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 HWO is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY55 HWO, 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 DY55 HWO registered?

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

Is DY55 HWO safe to buy?

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