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DY55 UCT

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,822 mi
Last recorded136,822 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UCT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 136,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,171 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 131,139 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 125,319 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 125,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 120,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 116,398 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 116,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 111,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,992 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 108,992 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,490 miles

headlamps have deteorated

possible oil leak noted from f/n/s ?

r/o/s lower outer suspension joint is worn (slight)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,667 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres worn to 4mm and worn on inner edges

rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,384 miles

both front headlight lenses poor.

wear and surface rust noted on both front brake disc

Pass 5 May 2015 76,101 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 71,937 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs worn

n/s wiper poor

r/o/s pads appear 70% worn

Pass 9 May 2013 66,783 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 May 2012 62,293 miles

EML is on

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 56,117 miles

Crash lug missing from the N/S/R door.

Slight "feathering" noted on the inner edge of the N/S/F tyre.

TCS switch off during RBT.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 40% worn.

Pass 10 May 2010 50,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,255 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,663 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 UCT is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UCT, 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 DY55 UCT registered?

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

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